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Linux on netbooks



I have absolutely nothing against the iPhone. In your case, it probably
fits better than the Android except it is not Linux :-)

On 03/26/2010 04:58 PM, David Kramer wrote:
>
> OK, so I now finally NEED a netbook, because I just bought an iPhone
> (sorry, Jerry) and need something running Windows to sync with (using
> Outlook).  My Thinkpad T42 with WinXP is NOT the way to go.  Plus I'm
> going on a trip soon.  I hope to buy something this weekend.
>
> I have a good feel for what's out there, but I need to hone in on Linux=

> compatibility.  My criteria are 10"-10.1" screen, N450 processor or
> better, and great Linux compat.  Webcam and card reader are nice extras=
=2E
>  Since this group owns a bunch of netbooks, I would love come
> confirmation on my research, since some of it might be old.
>
> - The Dell Mini 10 seems rock solid support after a few minor tweaks.
>
> - The HP Mini 210 is based on the new Pine Trail tech and is not yet
> fully supported under Linux.
>
> - I keep seeing TONS of problems with the Asus EeePC.  Like keyboard an=
d
> mouse or screen not working.  Some have reported that a BIOS update
> fixes most of that, but others haven't been so lucky.  I know there are=

> at least two BLUers with EEEs, so I'm very interested in this one.
>
> The other rap I see on the EEE is that they suffer the ever-more-presen=
t
> problem of the built-in speakers not shutting off when you plug
> headphones into the headphone jack.  We've seen that at installfests an=
d
> I've never seen a solution for it.  That's a deal-breaker.
>
> - The current Toshiba model is the NB305, which is widely reported to
> not wake from suspend.  That's a deal-breaker.
>
> The one last thing I would love feedback on is hard drive space.  Most
> of these units come with 160GB hard drives.  I am ASSUMING this would b=
e
> cramped with both Win 7 Starter (plus Office, Firefox, etc and maybe a
> ripped movie or two) and Ubuntu Netbook Remix (plus OO, Firefox, and
> java/eclipse).  There are SOME 250GB units out there, but that really
> limits my choices.  Do you think 160GB would be enough, or should I
> choose a 250GB model?
>  =20

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