[Leaplist] Asus Linux eepc $379

[Gray Frost]

Fred,

You added some memory options and something else if I recall.  can you list
those?  Also Is yours still keeping you happy?  I loved everything except
the select button but with the double tap I guess that is mute point.


On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 6:30 PM, Fred Moore <fmoor at fmeco.com> wrote:

> patrick wrote:
> > free shipping and, that is after the $100 mail in rebate, thru 8/31.
> >
> >
> > http://www.logicbuy.com/
> >
> > Funny that it states it is compatible with Linux and XP, when the next
> > offer at $414 is XP Home ONLY!
> >
> > So, there IS a "Microsoft tax!"
> >
> > Wow! Another reason that Microsoft sucks!
> >
> >
>
> Here is how it work..
> Linux model = 4GB solid state drive on the MB + 16 GB solid state drive
> internal plug in = 20GB total
> Linux is loaded on the 4GB drive and the 16 GB partition is mounted over
> /home
>
> Windows = 4GB solid state drive on MB + 12 GB internal plug in hard
> drive = 16 GB total.
> They load windows into the 16GB drive, and leave provide MyDocuments on
> the 4GB drive
> Windows is also slow this is only a 900 mhz machine, its configured
> under windows to run at 700Mhz on battery power.
>
> This limitation does not exist under linux.  Debian has an eeePC
> precompiled distro and custom kernel, loads right up
> Lindows lasted about 2 days, it sucks big time.. Fred
>
> So you get less when you want windows.. thats why the price is the same..
> I have one..   Debian of course.. Fred
>
> --
> Lots of soaring generalities, without a single hard fact in sight. Saves
> the trouble of having to do research.
> Fred/WD8KNI
>
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