3mx-2

The Linux distribution that comes with most versions of the 3K RazorBook, Alpha 400, and similar Xburst-powered mini-laptops is a bit limited, to say the least. While it comes with a web browser and a few other utilities, adding third party applications can be a chore.

Last month we mentioned an alternate Linux distribution called 3MX that makes the Xburst netbooks feel a bit more like real computers. It comes with a web browser, media player, instant messenger, word processor, and bittoreent client, among other things. But back in March there were still a few kinks to work out, and not all of the hardware worked out of the box.

But the latest version fixes all of the major issues. 3MX release candidate 3.1 adds support for auto-mounting USB devices and SD cards, WEP and WPA WiFi security, and even support for some USB 3G modems.

Of course, the operating system is still only part of the story. These XBurst netbooks stll have slow 400MHz processors, tiny keyboards, and low resolution 7 inch, 800 x 480 pixel displays. But if you’re looking for a dirt cheap ultraportable computing device for under $200, you could probably do worse.

Support Liliputing

Liliputing's primary sources of revenue are advertising and affiliate links (if you click the "Shop" button at the top of the page and buy something on Amazon, for example, we'll get a small commission).

But there are several ways you can support the site directly even if you're using an ad blocker* and hate online shopping.

Contribute to our Patreon campaign

or...

Contribute via PayPal

* If you are using an ad blocker like uBlock Origin and seeing a pop-up message at the bottom of the screen, we have a guide that may help you disable it.

Subscribe to Liliputing via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 9,547 other subscribers

One reply on “3MX Linux for RazorBook/Alpha 400 updated”

  1. That looks pretty nice. I take back what I said about the $100 laptop…but *only* at that price point. I can still do better than this hardware at $200+

Comments are closed.