Asus T91 linux installation

[Leed]

I didn't have any jerky issue after adding the psb drivers to the kernel, I could make a youtube video if you want to something to compare.

3G INSIDE the netbook... sounds cool, I have no idea if it has an interface for that.

I've been trying to get my Iphone to do internet tethering via bluetooth at lunch time, but it didn't work out of the box, not sure if I'll try again.

I know my boss once had an USB stick for mobile internet via GSM/UMTS, I once put it in an Ubuntu (normal Ubuntu, Intrepid) laptop and it got recognized and worked immediately. I think that would be the simplest solution if you want mobile internet.

[Leed]

You are correct, display is a bit jerky when moving windows. I didn't notice because UNR doesn't use windows that much.

However I tried switching to Ubuntu classic desktop mode and activating compiz, there the windows mooved very smooth

[Mizukusai]

Good news. I'll switch to classic.
I wasn't found of netbook-launcher, anyway.

[Leed]

I kind'o like, specially how it utilizes full screen, still have to decide if I'll abandon it.

I just tried Skype, can hardly believe it, the webcam works there... but not in cheese, even if skype is still open.
But I noticed another flaw, the mic isn't working.


--bad news on xev, it doesn't react to the button

[scottfranklin]

I'm strongly considering a T91, but only if I can get linux on it, so I'm following this thread with great interest! Purchase probably won't occur for at least another month, so I'm afraid I can't help much with getting things working (not sure I'd be able to help much, anyway), but THANK YOU for trailblazing in this.

Do you notice significant speed differences between linux & the Windows installation it originally came with?

[Leed]

Do you notice significant speed differences between linux & the Windows installation it originally came with?

Absolutely, netbooks were never made for Windows... on the other hand, thanks to many people wanting it, we get better hardware on them.

Windows XP boots pretty fast, but is often jerky, sometimes even lags a few seconds. But in general runs very well.

Linux boots much faster, and doesn't hang that much, it's just getting everything working at first that's annoying (that's what this thread is for).

Open issues:
-So far only Skype can activate the Webcam
-Microphone not working
-Screen turn feature is there, but we haven't got the button working with it
-Graphics run good, but could still be better
-Occasional system freezes, reason not yet known
-Wireless fn key does not work (wireless itself does, but you'll need a LAN cable first to set it up)
--Update: Screen Brightness fn Keys don't work

[Mizukusai]

Small update :
Switched to classic desktop. Compiz works like a charge. But scrolling in firefox is still a bit "jerky".
Add "stroke" to rotate the cube in easystroke. Now, I rotate it with my finger !!! This is childish, I know. But I like it, even if I'm 34.

Next step is to disable all features one by one, to isolate the faulty one. Let's start with the touchscreen.

[Leed]

I noticed while most things freeze (even ctrl+alt+backspace, with dontzap disabled) you can still reboot using the more secure REISUB method

For those who don't know REISUB
that's Alt_Gr + Printscreen + <following keys, give 2-3 seconds time in between>

R (Takes back keyboard control from X)
E (Sends close command to open processes)
I (Kills processes that haven't closed)
S (Syncs to disc)
U (Unmounts drives and remounts as read only)
B (Reboots)

[Leed]

How I love the Linux world, with a little help from someone called davidjany I got the screen rotate button working:

(Jaunty instructions)

edit the file:
/etc/acpi/rotatescreen.sh

change:

case "$ROTATION" in
        right)
        NEW_ROTATION="normal"
        ;;
        *)
        NEW_ROTATION="right"
        ;;
esac

to

case "$ROTATION" in
        right)
        NEW_ROTATION="inverted"
        ;;
        left)
        NEW_ROTATION="normal"
        ;;
        inverted)
        NEW_ROTATION="left"
        ;;
        *)
        NEW_ROTATION="right"
        ;;
esac

then create a event handler by creating the file (as root/sudo)
/etc/acpi/events/asus-rotate

and change the content to (replace 9b)

event=hotkey ATKD 0000007b
action=/etc/acpi/rotatescreen.sh

the following codes are valid
7b - short keypress
7c - long keypress
7d - keyrelease

[Leed]

We can use the same way to get the wireless button working

edit /etc/acpi/events/asus-wireless

change the event=hotkey to:

event=hotkey ATKD 00000010

note: The LED won't switch off, but wireless will (not sure about Bluetooth)

I've also noticed that something isn't yet good with the wireless, upon first connect it always loses connection after about 10 minutes. After disabling and enabling network settings it then stays connected.