many thanks to all who responded. now another question, are upgrades installed like ubuntu via update manager? is open office installed? firefox?
i am in the verge if getting my credit card out......... who is the recommended re-seller?
many thanks
If you havent guessed im a ubuntu user and have completly left windows behind with no regrets
newbemac
OpenOffice and Firefox are both installed by default on the default OS. It does have an update manager, which functions somewhat like Ubuntu's. The repository on the original OS is a little small, but you can expand it if you need to. The wiki at this site is very good for answering any other questions you might have.
I bought one, I love it.. but running low on cash so I'm selling it.
Anyone interested?
eeePC 4G Surf (no webcam)
2gb USB disk
Travel Mouse
$350
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I'm running Ubuntu 7.10, which does recognize the 2 gig of memory installed (dirt cheap). I believe the original OS only sees 1 gig.Originally Posted by Incense
Those of you who installed Ubuntu on the EEE, is there really a compelling reason to use Ubuntu, rather then the os it came with other then "because you can"? I've heard great things about the interface on the factory install, and I would think that modified IceWM would run faster then anything gnome or even KDE based. Just wondering.
I love the machine, ,BTW.
Bill
Hi, Just got EeePC & having trouble with wireless networking. Set it up, found network (apple airport) but says in status, "pending". Has done for about an hour. Simple cures please, not 2 tech savvy.
Hmm, the simple cure is to replace the apple airport with something standard...
BTW, I just got virtualbox running on mine with Windows XP in there, just for the heck of it!
I'm hoping to get my hands on one of these this week. My buddy's got one and loves it. Loves the portability of it. He's a professor and usually carries a 10 pound laptop case. Now he's down to 2 pounds for the eeepc. I also have to check with him, but I think he also has OSX running on it.
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