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On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 10:00 PM, Rob Beard <rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On 28/04/10 21:05, Henry Bremridge wrote: >> >> There was a long series of posts last week on replacement desktops. >> >> Can anyone suggest a netbook, with debian >> >> Was looking at samsung N210 but apparently that has problems with >> X-windows? >> >> (Basically it will be a desktop replacement once I add in a keyboard and >> screen: my Via 500 is getting a bit slow to deal with the latest >> flashy websites) >> > > Not a bad idea, I guess you could use the built in screen for your e-mail > and the external screen for everything else (I did this yesterday for > instance with my laptop, one screen for reading a PDF manual, and another > screen for working on), did get a bit confusing at times though when the > mouse pointer went between the screens. > > Plus you can also take it with you when you go out etc and have your machine > right there ready to use (okay I wouldn't say the 10" netbooks are pocket > sized, but at least they're reasonably small). > > Rob > > > I have been very pleased with my samsung NC10, which has run unbuntu 9.04 since I got it (must be approaching a year ago now). Best wishes roly -- 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