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Ubuntu Goodness
After installing Ubuntu Netbook Remix on my Dell 2100 I have once again fallen in love with Ubuntu. I am just blown away at how snappy and responsive it is even with just an Atom N270. The fact that this little netbook operates so well with such little hardware power is a hat tip to the wonder of Linux. I was even pleased at how easily the drivers were recognized and up and running. Other than the touch screen (which I am about to remedy) everything on this wonderful little machine just works. I think I might have a new favorite.
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I love my little hackbook
about 2 months ago - No comments
There is so much joy to be had with this little project netbook.
Down fall of UMPC – Cheap Netbooks
about 1 year ago - No comments
I always wanted a UMPC and somehow never thought I would like Netbooks. My favorite UMPC was the OQO and its slick design. Well now it seems that the OQO is not going so well. I think that the major reason for this shift is the power and affordableness of the new Netbooks. Lenovo, MSI,
about 7 months ago
your netbook has a touchscreen?
I thought you were a Mac diehard. Whats up?
about 7 months ago
well I am a Mac fan for sure… my other netbook… a Dell Mini 9 is running right along with Snow Leopard… This is the k-12 Dell Latitude 2100. It had vista so i bumped it and i tried running leopard but had some issues with drivers and kernel stuff. I switched to ubuntu cause it has been awhile since i forayed into the Linux enivronment and the polish and candy that Ubuntu 9 had was just unreal. Really digging it. Plus as light weight as Ubuntu is as an OS it is perfect for my netbook with atom processor.
Dont get me wrong i still love macs. I need the smaller form factor and the weight. and of course the price to come down. I will be interested in seeing what happens on the 27th when the “iSlate” does or doesnt happen and what it looks like. From the FCC filings and patents we should be in for a treat.
about 7 months ago
Interesting with Mac OS on a PC, sounds like there would indeed be some driver unhappiness.
Here are some others:
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about 7 months ago
Actually no… On my dell mini 9 everything worked! Two finger swipe on the touchpad… Wifi… Sleep… Sound… Even volume up/down works just like the mac… I even have three finger swipe! And all for sub 200 bucks…