[plug] Acer Aspire One - Linpus version

[Caleb Duggan]

Hi,

I have one, it's not too bad. Its hardware seems to be supported by most
linux distro's(and it should given that it comes with a linux distro on it).
I didn't stick with linpus because I had to install vpnc on the machine to
use it at uni and, i had a few dependency issues(it uses fedora
repositories). I'm currently running the ubuntu netbook remix on it and, it
is running a little slow when i multitask on it(but barable), so i'm looking
at installing debian on it when i get a chance.

The trackpad and button configuration on it is somewhat unusual(the buttons
are on the sides of the trackpad) but, I got used to that fairly quickly.

All in all, it's a fairly decent laptop for the price. I think you can get a
6-cell battery for it(it ships with a 2-cell battery that lasts about 3
hours in linpus) for about $120 US (so if the exchange rate returns to what
it once was, that might be worth looking into), that would significantly
improve battery life.

Regards,
Caleb

On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 12:53 PM, Kev <kdownes at bbnet.com.au> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I know this topic's been up before, when I wasn't interested, but now with
> the aforementioned Linux Aspire One available for a limited time, new, at
> $Oz319 ...
>
> Are there any PLUGgers with one of these?  what are they like?  Is it a
> good $319 worth?
>
> Need to know asap, before the offer expires.
>
> TIA
> Kev
>
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