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Kelly Jones wrote: > Where do you get yours from and how much did you pay if you dont mind me asking? > > 2008/9/26 Chris Tipney <ctipney@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>: > >> Hi all, >> >> In a moment of weakness while abroad last week I bought one of these >> http://www.embryoumpc.com/ >> >> For those with no link it's based on the VIA C7 processor has a 1024 x >> 600 WXGA screen, USB, Ethernet, Wifi etc. >> >> Unlike some UMPC's it has a hard disc but no optical drive. >> >> The version on the shelf came with a 80 GB HD and showed Ubuntu 7 >> working fine, so instead so making it easy and sticking with that I went >> for the difficult option and a larger hard disc with no OS (and not >> enough time to install one). I have a CD with Ubuntu and another with >> the display drivers (apparently all the other nec drivers are part of >> Ubuntu 7.10). >> >> The Ubuntu CD boots OK but falls over at display driver section. >> >> My task now is to create a boot disc from the Ubuntu CD but using the >> display drivers on the other CD, I have no other working Linux PC at the >> moment..... >> >> >> Before I create another selection of coasters from non-working CD's, >> anyone got suggestions about the best way forward. >> >> Many thanks, >> >> >> Chris Tipney >> >> >> p.s. I did post a message to the list yesterday about hosting a meeting >> here (at home) for those in the area but it hasn't appeared - hummm >> >> -- >> The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG >> http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list >> FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html >> >> > > Kelly, Pan Tip Plaza Bangkok with a 80 Gb HD and 512 Mb RAM it is 12900 Baht which at 62 Bht to the pound is £207 which I think is good value ! Cheers, Chris -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html