[ale] Ubuntu Netbook Remix

William Fragakis william at fragakis.com
Fri Jul 23 18:39:18 EDT 2010


was it the 7" or 9" model?

The 7" model is underclocked by default.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/EeePC/Using#Overclocking

If you already knew this or doesn't apply, nevermind.

wf

On Fri, 2010-07-23 at 18:23 -0400, Richard Bronosky wrote:
> I just installed UNR on an ASUS EeePC for my nephew. I really like it.
> I like the "most apps are full screen" feature of it. I don't know if
> it is slow because of the WM or the HW, but it is a little
> troublesome. But other than that I think the UX is dead on.
> 
> On 7/23/10, Van Loggins <vanloggins at gmail.com> wrote:
> > That was my impression of it as well. It was too limited, and I missed the
> > desktop switcher app, it is very handy having multiple desktops to work
> > with.
> >
> > does anyone know if there is a plug-in for firefox that lets you resize the
> > page display similar to how opera will let you reduce or zoom the entire
> > page? I like firefox better than opera but I may reconsider this for the
> > netbook. 1024x600 is a tad on the limited side for viewing some web pages.
> > :)
> >
> > Message: 5
> > Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:43:40 -0400
> > From: Brian Stanaland <brian at stanaland.org>
> > Subject: Re: [ale] Ubuntu Netbook Remix
> > To: "Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts - Yes! We run Linux!" <ale at ale.org>
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> > I've used the Ubuntu Netbook Remix on an HP Mini and I didn't like it.
> > I ended up using the default Ubuntu Gnome. I made the bottom panel
> > very thin and set it to auto hide. I left the top panel visible
> > though. What I really didn't like about UNR was having to go back to
> > the main desktop to see the apps. It really felt like I could only run
> > one app at a time. I know I was running more but it just felt that
> > way. You should give it a try and see what you think but I'd say most
> > people on this list will probably feel limited by it.
> >
> > --Brian S.
> >
> 




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