tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9846765.post6700995126467066658..comments2023-03-25T15:39:31.914-05:00Comments on FeriCyde Chat: Linux on NetbooksFeriCydehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16882140409059070604noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9846765.post-72286229971700584582009-08-16T06:07:57.438-05:002009-08-16T06:07:57.438-05:00ackmac
Got FUD?ackmac<br />Got FUD?Daniel Garcia Romerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12091952525105153659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9846765.post-59836019437682427702009-08-16T06:07:12.428-05:002009-08-16T06:07:12.428-05:00ackmac
Got FUD?ackmac<br />Got FUD?Daniel Garcia Romerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12091952525105153659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9846765.post-62705633496286990652009-08-16T05:23:54.498-05:002009-08-16T05:23:54.498-05:00I have just purchased Dell's first Ubuntu mach...I have just purchased Dell's first Ubuntu machine released in Australia, Latitude 2100 with Ubuntu 9.04 installed. On power on for the first time it was so easy to setup and get surfing, the easest I have encounted for a bought system. It comes with Flash 10 and Java pre-installed. And its easier to get all the codecs you'll need.<br /><br />Ubuntu 9.04 looks great on the screen, font not too small, very easy on the eyes, unlike some XP netbooks I've seen in which you'll have to squint to read. After a short while online, was prompted to install updates (including a kernel update). Hit the update button, and installed all in one go, not a problem, perfect as an OS can be. And my Nokia N96 works out of the box for 3G tethering, again easier to configure than Windows. The soft-keys, mic, camera, bluetooth, suspend, etc all work flawlessly.<br /><br />I am very impressed with the Dell Latitude 2100 with Ubuntu installed. The OS works fine, not a problem no hassle, does all I need efficiently and the hardware is top notch, feels very robust, the keys have nice feel and looks good, trackpad good with scrolling and I like that there are no fan intake vents on the bottom so you can put it on your lap with out fear of overheating. I think this is the best looking and practical netbook so far, with a quality feel to match. <br /><br />I hope that more people discover what I have discovered here. Give it a go and show your friends etc, pass the word along. Is is ready, or at the very least for the skeptics, a hairs breath away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9846765.post-37724483692210364412009-08-15T08:02:44.661-05:002009-08-15T08:02:44.661-05:00Here is one for the books...I bought a new dell PC...Here is one for the books...I bought a new dell PC for my kids, requested Ubuntu pre installed because i use Ubuntu, they said that will be 60 dollars more. (THE MICROSOFT TAX) I told them to ship it with vista and i will install Ubuntu myself, they advised against it. Christmas morning arrived and our kids were eager for me to set up there new PC. I set everything up pushed the power button on for the very first time while my wife and kids watched with excitement. Didn't even make it to the splash screen when the blue screen of death appeared with a fatal error!!<br />Without hesitating i restarted the new PC with open source system rescue CD, open source Linux CD, zeroed the drive formatted for Ubuntu and installed Edubuntu. <br /><br />2 years later there PC is running as good as the day i installed Ubuntu Linux!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9846765.post-39041090555985933142009-08-14T14:16:45.778-05:002009-08-14T14:16:45.778-05:00Mary is ready to check her e-maul which has been a...Mary is ready to check her e-maul which has been accumulating since 2001. That would be a real testament for Linux usability on a netbook.<br />Way to go Lisa!ackmachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17422143641876765972noreply@blogger.com