[LUAU] Notes on the Asus eee PC

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Jeff Mings wrote:
> Many years ago, members of this list used to discuss actual Linux 
> details rather than more generic organizational matters.  A return to 
> that sort of activity would be good.  In that spirit, my notes on the 
> Asus eee PC after using it for several weeks:
>
> -The default distro, Xandros, is set up in such a way as to make it 
> ridiculously easy to use for a non-linux user, out of the box.  That 
> said, the "full desktop" mode, a lean KDE, is also very well put 
> together; files are launched with the appropriate application from 
> Firefox or the file manager, WiFi works remarkably well, and it 
> doesn't require much tweaking to start being very productive with 
> OpenOffice immediately.
>
> -The combination of a speedy Linux and a solid state drive make for a 
> delightfully quick experience with a 900 Mhz Celeron.  Very refreshing 
> after seeing several of my clients complain about the speed of Vista 
> on very speedy hardware.
>
> -This is not the sweet spot.  With a 2 lb. weight and a 800x480 
> screen, it's very light and compact.  I think that the best mix will 
> end up being a slightly larger case with 1024 x 768 screen and a 
> slightly larger battery with a weight of about 3 lb.
>
> Aloha,
>
> -Jeff Mings
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Aloha Jeff,

Good to hear a voice from the past.

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