if you are a beginner I would highly recommend ubuntu for this machine. It is geared for all levels of users. There is also a very large support system out there if you get stuck (ie. ubuntuforums). You might even like the 64bit version of ubuntu. 64bit seems faster IMO. If you dont feel like doing things twice, in case 64bit is not for you, go with the 32bit version.
I agree with Chris Louden, I would up the ram. If increasing the ram is not an option when selecting the laptop, you can always purchase ram after. Sometimes it is cheaper that way. I would recommend at least 2 gb, but 1gb (and even 512) will work fine. You will just have more fun with more ram. Here is a full featured howto that will get you through most of (if not all of) what you will need for a desktop: http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-ubuntu-8.10 Assuming you are planing on using the newest version of ubuntu. I am current using both 8.04 and 8.10. If Hardy is what you want, here is a howto: http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-ubuntu-8.04-lts-hardy-heron Side note: after installing ubuntu, go to youtube and try to watch a movie, it will tell you a plugin is needed, it will give you options for the different plugins you can install, I recommend the adobe flash player. When try to open an avi movie file, it may say something similar. Just install the plugins required, it will tell you your options. Chris... On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 4:00 PM, Jason Cotton <[email protected]> wrote: > Thank you guys > > On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 1:59 PM, Chris Louden <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 1:52 PM, Jason Cotton <[email protected]> wrote: >> > is the 8gb ssd going to be big enough to do anything? Sorry for my lack >> > of >> > knowledge I'm used to heavy platforms requiring large amount of drive >> > space >> > and ram. The alternative I have is. >> >> I personally would up the RAM. Since your getting it for free thats a >> minimal expense. Probably less the $40. other then that its fine. The >> ACER does have a few let downs. Upgrading the RAM is not easy, some >> disassembly required rather then just a cover. Also the SSD drive is >> noted for being slow in this particular model. However it can be >> swapped as well. >> >> 8GB is fine for a PC to surf the web with. Email and etc. You can add >> storage to it. SD cards come in some pretty large sizes now. I've seen >> 16GB. >> >> >> > >> > >> > Acer Aspire One AOA150-1570 Netbook - Intel Atom™ Processor N270 >> > 1.60GHz, >> > 802.11b/g Wireless, 1GB DDR2, 120GB HDD, 8.9" WSVGA, Integrated Webcam, >> > Windows XP Home (Sapphire Blue) >> > >> > On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 1:48 PM, Chris Louden <[email protected]> >> > wrote: >> >> >> >> On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 1:36 PM, Jason Cotton <[email protected]> >> >> wrote: >> >> > I know this is an obtuse question. I'm a beginner when it comes to >> >> > linux >> >> > but have a firm background in Apple, and Windows. I can have at my >> >> > disposal >> >> > an >> >> > Acer Aspire One AOA110-1295 Netbook - Intel Atom™ Processor N270 >> >> > 1.60GHz, >> >> > 802.11b/g Wireless, 512MB DDR2, 8GB SSD, 8.9" WSVGA, Integrated >> >> > Webcam, >> >> > Linpus Linux Lite >> >> > >> >> > Will this be enough to work with as a getting to know linux machine? >> >> > It >> >> > is >> >> >> >> Yes >> >> >> >> > free for me but not sure of the Linpus is going to give me enough >> >> > exposure. >> >> >> >> I doubt it is as well but it is my understanding that other >> >> distributions work quite well on it. Such as Ubuntu or Fedora. >> >> >> >> -Chris >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> > Your input is much appreciated >> >> > >> >> > Jason >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> >> > LinuxUsers mailing list >> >> > [email protected] >> >> > http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers >> >> > >> >> > >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> LinuxUsers mailing list >> >> [email protected] >> >> http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > LinuxUsers mailing list >> > [email protected] >> > http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ >> LinuxUsers mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers > > > _______________________________________________ > LinuxUsers mailing list > [email protected] > http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers > > -- "As we open our newspapers or watch our television screens, we seem to be continually assaulted by the fruits of Mankind's stupidity." -Roger Penrose
