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    Linux netbook edition questions?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by coldmack, Aug 31, 2010.

  1. coldmack

    coldmack Notebook Virtuoso

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    So, I been looking around to install linux on a flash drive, and narrowed it down to a few either QuickOS, UNR, Meego, or Moblin. However, the question I have is these are designed for Atom based netbooks, while I have 11in CULV based Vaio. Will that cause any issues, like with drivers or something?

    Also, out of the listed one, which is the better distribution? Which offers the most compatibility with my Vaio TT? Or are the ones I am looking at nothing worth using? Thanks.
     
    coldmack, Aug 31, 2010
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    woofer00 Wanderer

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    Netbook editions tend not to be recompiles just for Atom processors, just the addition of a driver for wireless in most cases, and a different front end. I tried UNR, didnt like it, and just swapped out to the classic GNOME gui after about half an hour.
     
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  3. coldmack

    coldmack Notebook Virtuoso

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    What about the others listed? I had a feeling UNR could work with non-Atom models, but the others?
     
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    UNR, for the most part, is just a different interface for Ubuntu. I've noticed no performance difference between that and regular Gnome Ubuntu on my netbook.

    The only reason I could see running UNR, or any of these "netbook" specific distributions is if you like the interface better than the standard KDE/Gnome/XDE/Flux ... etc
     
    millermagic, Sep 1, 2010
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  5. coldmack

    coldmack Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well I do like the interface a little better as it is more oriented towards smaller screen devices(like the 11in TT, granted it is a slight different category than your typical netbook).
     
    coldmack, Sep 4, 2010
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    transurferx Newbie

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    Where i can download Mandriva Netbook Edition? [​IMG]
     
    transurferx, Sep 4, 2010
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