[PLUG] Lightweight, low-end portable with linux
Paul Heinlein
heinlein at madboa.com
Fri Nov 6 21:03:14 UTC 2009
On Fri, 6 Nov 2009, Rich Shepard wrote:
> On Fri, 6 Nov 2009, m0gely wrote:
>
>> The Dell Mini 10 comes with Ubuntu installed as an option for $300.
>> This should tell you it runs Linux. ;) I've not used on personally
>> but I've read positive reviews of them. The Latitude 2100 is the
>> business Netbook for a little more. I can speak highly for Dell
>> support when it comes to the Lat's.
>
> Well, then, this looks like less of a hassle (to convert from
> ubuntu to xubuntu) and more certainty of being up and running than
> would the MSI. The slightly smaller screen probably won't make any
> difference, either.
I read your original post and didn't reply because of the requirement
for a large screen. If that's not really a requirement, the Asus Eee
PC 1000HE is worth your consideration. It runs Eeebuntu very well;
power management and wireless function correctly; battery life is
quite good.
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Paul Heinlein <> heinlein at madboa.com <> http://www.madboa.com/
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