My Asus Eee PC

Journal of an Asus Eee PC user

And We’re Back!

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Sorry it took a long time in between updates folks. I wondered why my fellow contributors weren’t posting updates. It turned out that something was wrong with our WordPress installation. Back to regular programming …

Switching to eeeXubuntu

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I’ve forgone installing Windows for now, but I have finally decided to ditch Xandros, at least for the meantime. Sure, I’ve been pretty much a Xandros buff since I got my Eee last December. I thought it was the best for the Eee, since the pre-installed build was developed–or at least tweaked by Asus–specifically for […]

Should I Switch to Windows XP on My Eee PC?

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Since I’ve recently switched to using a Mac Mini and a widescreen LCD as my main work setup, I’m considering switching from Xandros (advanced mode, with tweaks) to Windows XP on my Eee. I know it’s going to be a big move, and I know there would be both advantages and disadvantages. I’m aware that […]

Northec Gecko Mini Laptop Planned at Sub-$300 Price

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Competition is getting intense. Looks like the subnotebook market is the next big thing for gadget makers. Computerworld is quoted as saying there is yet another company that plans to venture into the cheap (meaning inexpensive) compact notebook market (currently dominated by the Asus Eee). The company is Norhtec, a systems integrator based in Thailand, […]