netbook remix vs standard ubuntu?

[mamamia88]

i am going to attempt to install ubuntu on my netbook. i tried the live cd the only thing that didn't work and i am almost sure i can get it too work through ndiswrapper. so what do you suggest?

[nathansoz]

I have used the netbook remix on my friends computer. It seemed to be a decent version, especially with the small screen real estate you have to work with. Someone can correct me if I am wrong, but it is still the same core of ubuntu, just with a different skin.

[mamamia88]

ah so if i install netbook remix and don't like it can i just install gnome?

[pwnst*r]

try moblin, i like it better than UNR. what kind of netbook?

[mamamia88]

samsung n130

[pwnst*r]

yeah you're going to have problems with that NIC from what i've read no matter which way you go. :/ someone on here has found a solution, so search the forum cuz i'm too lazy rai nao.

[hyperdude111]

For a netbook I would recommend Moblin or Ubuntu Moblin Remix (UMR) I prefer the interface and it is more netbook based.

[mr-woof]

I use unr 9.10 and it's very nice, everything seems to work straight out of the box and i've even managed to get my Vodafone 3g dongle to work :)

[donniezazen]

I have tried UNR and i find it really buggy and slower than regular Ubuntu. I use regular Ubuntu but the problem is windows are not resized according to your screen size. The other thing i have now started using Windows 7 which i found better than both UNR and regular windows. No more heating or fan on my Lenovo s10e.

[ihendley]

I recommend Xubuntu. 'Runs like a dream on my AAO.

[mamamia88]

so should i just stick with windows 7 on my netbook?

[pwnst*r]

so should i just stick with windows 7 on my netbook?

dual boot with UNR or Moblin and get that wifi working!!! but yeah, don't remove 7

[mamamia88]

i am on netbook remix now running via ethernet i think i like regular ubuntu better but i think i will install it to give it a prolonged trial if i don't like it i will try and figure out how to install gnome

[Exodist]

What I want to know is what interface is that on the Ubuntu Notebook Remix?

[mamamia88]

well i managed to get wireless working with ndiswrapper on my first attempt was rather painless

[pwnst*r]

well i managed to get wireless working with ndiswrapper on my first attempt was rather painless

woot!

[sudoer541]

I might try ubu net remix once I get a netbook or a laptop!
what should I expect in version 10.04?

[ssam]

samsung n130

the lucid kernel has a driver for it. i installed the lucid kernel in to karmic for a friend.

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1383446

[thatguruguy]

I might try ubu net remix once I get a netbook or a laptop!
what should I expect in version 10.04?

I run full-on ubuntu on my laptop. I'd only switch to the netbook remix if you need it, due to the small screen (and other limitations) of a netbook.

[k64]

ah so if i install netbook remix and don't like it can i just install gnome?

Actually, GNOME is already installed. You just need to switch to a "classic desktop".