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MSI Wind runs faster, longer with Vista than XP?

Brad Linder — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:01:00 +0000

We already knew that it was possible to install Windows Vista on an MSI Wind. But why would anyone choose to load an operating system that takes up significantly more system resources on a tiny laptop with a relatively low powered CPU? Because you might just get more battery life and a more responsive PC, that's why. While Trusted Reviews...

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Two views: Linux is/is not key to Eee PC success

Brad Linder — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:49:00 +0000

In the past two days, I've read two different articles about the role of Linux in the success of the Eee PC and other low-cost laptops. In one corner, APC Magazine reports that while Linux helped Asus and others drive down the cost of ultraportables, there's a huge demand for the more familiar Windows operating system, which is what most...

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Mandriva Flash 2008 Spring supports the Eee PC 900

Brad Linder — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:05:00 +0000

The folks behind Mandriva Linux already added support for the Eee PC 700/701 series to their 2008.1 release which was released in April. That means you can install Mandriva on an Eee PC from a CD or from a flash drive and it will work out of the box, no modifications necessary. That means the Fn keys, the WiFi, and...

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A closer look at Ubuntu Netbook Remix

Brad Linder — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:27:00 +0000

Canonical doesn't plan to launch Ubuntu Netbook Remix for a few more months. But if you're itching to check out the customized version of Ubuntu designed for low cost subnotebooks like the Eee PC, the current source packages are already available for download. Keep in mind, this software is still under development, so your results may vary. Of course, open...

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Xandros sets sights on non-Eee PC ultraportables

Brad Linder — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:42:00 +0000

When Asus first announced the Eee PC, the company explained that one of the ways it would keep the price down on its tiny laptops would be by shipping machines that run Linux instead of Windows. But Asus rose some eyebrows with its choice of Linux distributions. While Ubuntu, Fedora, and several other distros have gotten a lot of attention...

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