[PLUG] Lightweight, low-end portable with linux

[Rich Shepard]

On Fri, 6 Nov 2009, Paul Heinlein wrote:

> 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.

Paul,

   I'll look at this, too. The netbooks I've seen as I've walked past them at
Office Depot look small. I've no idea of the screen size. It may be that the
Dell is too small for her, too.

   We'll check all these out.

Many thanks,

Rich