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Re: [LUG] Acer aspire one. alternative linux distros.

 

My partner has one and my advice would be to install Ubuntu, we
quickly ran into dependency problems with the included OS.

2009/1/21 Rob Beard <rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
> On 21/01/2009 16:52, Ray Smith wrote:
>> My wife keeps pinching my laptop and I am forced to use my desktop to use
>> linux.
>> As I find I am very rarely using the desktop system (apart from when forced
>> too), I only kept if to play games on anyway and no longer play many, I have
>> cajoled, persuaded, sweet talked her into allowing me to get a netbook.
>>
>> I have decided on the acer one,possibly ordering it next week if my desktop
>> sells in the few days and note it has linpus lite.
>>
>> In what sense is "lite" used as opposed to a full linux system ?
>>
>>
> I don't personally have the Aspire One but I have done a bit of reading
> up on them.  As far as I'm aware Linpus Lite is based on an older
> possibly out of date version of Fedora.  I gather there is an update
> available from the Linpus site.  IIRC you can add Fedora repositories to
> add extra applications but from what I have read it's not as straight
> forward as it could be.  I know Tom Brough has one (well his wife does)
> so he could possibly advise you better.  Actually thinking about it,
> maybe it's worth putting some info up, at least links on the DCGLUG Wiki.
>> Looking at various wiki's it seems full ubuntu can be installed with the
>> netbook remix added and not much needed (with intrepid anyway) to get
>> everything running right.
>> Also good reports of fedora 10 running with wireless&  sound working
>> straight away.
>>
>>
> I guess it depends what you're already used to.  I'm a big fan of Debian
> based distros (I much prefer apt and dpkg over yum and rpm) so I'd go
> for Ubuntu myself.
>> Anyone got any experience of installing a different linux distro on one of
>> these who might also be able to help with any pitfalls once I get it
>> delivered ?
>>
> I'm sure someone in the list has.  If you decide to go down the Ubuntu
> route I'd suggest joining the Ubuntu-UK mailing list as they are pretty
> good for Ubuntu related support.  You'll also need either a USB pen
> drive to put the LiveCD installer on or beg/steal/borrow/buy a USB
> CD/DVD drive (or stick an IDE CD/DVD drive on a USB to IDE converter).
>
> Actually thinking about it, if you're able to make it to the meet in
> February at the Shoreline Cafe then maybe a couple of other members
> could help with the install and bring along any necessary bits.
>
> Rob
>
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