Linux on netbook

[Jerry Feldman]

I have an Acer Aspire One 1GB memory. Currently running Linux Mint, but 
previously Fedora 17. Both work fine on the netbook. I run installfests 
and use the netbook for burning USB sticks and also from making 
presentations. I also have Virtualbox running with 2 VMs, Windows XP and 
Ubuntu 12.10. I would not recommend a netbook for VMs, but I use it to 
make a point in one of my presentations.

On 04/28/2013 03:01 PM, Nuala Shields wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am contemplating either dual-booting Linux or running Linux 
> exclusively on my netbook. I've long been partial to Debian, although 
> I have used a number of different flavors in the past (started out 
> around RH 5.0, also ran CentOS on a couple DEC Alpha's, etc.)
>
> I'll give some specifics on the netbook in question.  I am mainly 
> looking for feedback/advice/caveats from anyone who may have already 
> dabbled with this sort of project.
>
> I recall having some compatibility issues with dual-booting on an 
> inherited laptop some years back due to a few proprietary components 
> (I had to use a 3rd party adapter or two, due to "windows only" issues 
> with the built-ins).  I'm not set in stone, so if another flavor has a 
> better fit for netbooks, I'd certainly consider it.
>
> Gateway LT3119u (06/20/2010)
> 11.6" HD LED LCD
> 2GB RAM
> 250GB HDD (WDC WD2500BEVT-222CT0 ATA device)
> AMD Athlon 64X2 L310 (ACPI X6)
> ASUS Bluetooth v2.1 USB adapter
> Qualcom Atheros AR5B95 wireless network adapter
> Realtek PCIe family controller
> Realtek high definition audio
> Currently runs MS Windows 7 Home Premium
>
> I mainly use it as backup, or for trips because it is small and 
> portable enough to tuck in a shoulder tote, or as the secondary to 
> dual-box World of Warcraft.
>
> As a side note, I've been out of the loop for a while, are the 
> WINE/WINEX (or similar) projects making headway as far as running MS 
> Windows based games on Linux?

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Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix
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