Hi, I am contemplating either dual-booting Linux or running Linux exclusively on my netbook. I've long been partial to Debian, although I have used a number of different flavors in the past (started out around RH 5.0, also ran CentOS on a couple DEC Alpha's, etc.)
I'll give some specifics on the netbook in question. I am mainly looking for feedback/advice/caveats from anyone who may have already dabbled with this sort of project. I recall having some compatibility issues with dual-booting on an inherited laptop some years back due to a few proprietary components (I had to use a 3rd party adapter or two, due to "windows only" issues with the built-ins). I'm not set in stone, so if another flavor has a better fit for netbooks, I'd certainly consider it. Gateway LT3119u (06/20/2010) 11.6" HD LED LCD 2GB RAM 250GB HDD (WDC WD2500BEVT-222CT0 ATA device) AMD Athlon 64X2 L310 (ACPI X6) ASUS Bluetooth v2.1 USB adapter Qualcom Atheros AR5B95 wireless network adapter Realtek PCIe family controller Realtek high definition audio Currently runs MS Windows 7 Home Premium I mainly use it as backup, or for trips because it is small and portable enough to tuck in a shoulder tote, or as the secondary to dual-box World of Warcraft. As a side note, I've been out of the loop for a while, are the WINE/WINEX (or similar) projects making headway as far as running MS Windows based games on Linux? ~Nuala
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