On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 10:36 AM, Sherry Abercrombie<[email protected]> wrote: > any install of additional applications will require a USB key or USB > based CD/DVD drive because it's not built in ...
There's also an SD card slot on most (all?) of the Eee models. But the most common install path for me is network (wired or wireless). Especially in the world of Linux, where that's more the norm than the exception. But even with Windows, just share the CD drive on another PC, or -- this is what I do -- copy all install CDs to a big hard drive and install from there. Makes re-install/upgrade easier to have everything in one place. > Would not be a good piece of equipement for users that need to do a lot of > word > processing/spreadsheet work. Heh, no, I can't imagine doing a large amount of typing on it. :) Heck, during setup I plugged a full-sized external USB keyboard in just to make that easier. > FYI, I choose not to get the EEE PC that has the solid state drive in it > because of the size limitations there still. Yah, 4 GB isn't very much, but I went that route because (1) it was cheaper and (2) no moving parts. This way I can leave it in my bag, toss it on to the car seat or couch, and otherwise mistreat it, and I don't have to worry about a head crash. And I do manage to get it lost or stolen, I'm only out $200. With the SD card slot, I have room for movies, should I want them. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
