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xpacker
December 28th, 2009, 06:51 PM
Is there a way I can install Karmic on my 8.9" netbook (Asus 900ha) and use Gnome, rather than the UNR interface?

I am currently running eeebuntu 3.0 and getting the mic to work with Skype is a pain. I heard that Karmic has it working pretty easily, but I don't care for the UNR interface. I prefer a clean desktop.

However, I also want a resolution that fits my 1024 x 600 screen. I've done too much scrolling in the past.

[On a side note, I'm not really sure why there are so many spin-offs on Ubuntu, when usually there are just a couple of tweaks for each one. It seems rather an inefficient way to offer options.]

Thanks!

xpacker
December 30th, 2009, 04:26 PM
Looks like vanilla Ubuntu now has 1024 x 600 screen support out of the box. This must be new.