On Thursday 28 Aug 2008, mikeM wrote:
> Vikas Rawal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > Acer has recently introduced in India a sub-notebook pre-loaded
> > with Linux (a fedora-based distribution called Linpus lite). The
> > machine runs on an Intel Atom processor, has 1 gig RAM, 120 GB HDD
> > and an 8.9" screen.

>
> I have had mine for about 10 days.  Overall I like the machine for my
> purposes. The battery lasts about 2 1/2 hours, the screen is awesome,
> not a bit of problems connecting with the internet.  I also have used
> my Verizon modem on the machine and it works just fine.  I use
> Outlook 2003 and Open Office on it without any problems.

Have you tried booting any Linux LiveCD on this machine?  Pls. share 
your Linux experience i.e. WiFi, modem.

> Except for the battery life, I really like the machine.  Since the
> price for this model has dropped to $349 I think it is a steal.

Where did you buy this machine @ above price?

-- 
Arun Khan


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