Possible alternative OS on Asus Eee pc?

moneycat25 · 11-05-2008, 04:41 PM

Hey

I bought this laptop for school

http://eeepc.asus.com/global/product900.html?n=0

and I love it. I have the Linux version. While in the computer store, the clerk mentioned something about a different Linux OS that I could potentially put on it. I think it was Ubuntu? but not sure. Can anyone give me any info on a good alternative OS that would be compatible?

**wmorri** · 11-05-2008, 04:50 PM

Hi,

Take a look at this, it is Ubuntu for the eee.

Cheers!

moneycat25 · 11-06-2008, 12:49 AM

Cool!

I looked at this website.

http://www.ubuntu-eee.com/

But I can't find many good reviews on this OS. Can anyone say anything good or bad about it?

**Bartender** · 11-06-2008, 05:54 AM

I don't have an eee converted to any of the Ubuntu variants (I know there's an Ubuntu Netbook Remix and the eeebuntu version, didn't know about this one) so can't say about that exactly.
But Ubuntu is certainly a fine choice for the average desktop or laptop, and I think you'd be happier with it than the OEM version.

Unless you have an external optical drive or can borrow one, there's some extra complexity involved because you have to set up a USB thumb drive to deliver the package.

moneycat25 · 11-06-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bartender

I don't have an eee converted to any of the Ubuntu variants (I know there's an Ubuntu Netbook Remix and the eeebuntu version, didn't know about this one) so can't say about that exactly.
But Ubuntu is certainly a fine choice for the average desktop or laptop, and I think you'd be happier with it than the OEM version.

Unless you have an external optical drive or can borrow one, there's some extra complexity involved because you have to set up a USB thumb drive to deliver the package.

If having a thumb drive or other portable form of storage is needed, that really won't be a problem. But other than that, would you stay that installing this OS is very difficult? Before getting this laptop I had no experience with Linux at all and likewise, this will be my first time switch to a different OS on a machine. I'm up for a challenge, but is it very difficult for a novice to do correctly?

**Bartender** · 11-07-2008, 06:22 AM

Well, it looks like about a 2 or 2.5 on a scale of 10 to me. I think once you get your thumb drive configured to install the OS the rest should be pretty straightforward.

You should google eeebuntu and sign up on their forum. Hang out with the folks who have been doing this.

11-05-2008, 04:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
moneycat25 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 18 OS: WinXP	Possible alternative OS on Asus Eee pc? Hey I bought this laptop for school http://eeepc.asus.com/global/product900.html?n=0 and I love it. I have the Linux version. While in the computer store, the clerk mentioned something about a different Linux OS that I could potentially put on it. I think it was Ubuntu? but not sure. Can anyone give me any info on a good alternative OS that would be compatible?

11-05-2008, 04:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
wmorri Moderator Alt. Computing Join Date: May 2008 Location: /etc/pm Posts: 1,224 OS: Vista Basic SP1/Ubuntu 8.04/Fedora 10	Re: Possible alternative OS on Asus Eee pc? Hi, Take a look at this, it is Ubuntu for the eee. Cheers! __________________ If I have posted on your thread and haven't replied within 48hrs please PM me. I will try to be as prompt as possible! Linux Forever! Learning is doing, not being able to follow steps put forth by others. When posting what errors you get, please give the full message. It makes helping you much easier.

11-06-2008, 12:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
moneycat25 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 18 OS: WinXP	Re: Possible alternative OS on Asus Eee pc? Cool! I looked at this website. http://www.ubuntu-eee.com/ But I can't find many good reviews on this OS. Can anyone say anything good or bad about it?

11-06-2008, 05:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bartender Mentally divergent Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chehalis, WA, USA Posts: 1,231 OS: W2K, Ubuntu 8.04	Re: Possible alternative OS on Asus Eee pc? I don't have an eee converted to any of the Ubuntu variants (I know there's an Ubuntu Netbook Remix and the eeebuntu version, didn't know about this one) so can't say about that exactly. But Ubuntu is certainly a fine choice for the average desktop or laptop, and I think you'd be happier with it than the OEM version. Unless you have an external optical drive or can borrow one, there's some extra complexity involved because you have to set up a USB thumb drive to deliver the package.

11-07-2008, 06:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bartender Mentally divergent Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chehalis, WA, USA Posts: 1,231 OS: W2K, Ubuntu 8.04	Re: Possible alternative OS on Asus Eee pc? Well, it looks like about a 2 or 2.5 on a scale of 10 to me. I think once you get your thumb drive configured to install the OS the rest should be pretty straightforward. You should google eeebuntu and sign up on their forum. Hang out with the folks who have been doing this.