Author: Sean Gibbins Date: To: hampshire Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Currys Offer On Acer Aspire One A110-Ab Netbook
Damian Brasher wrote: >
> Linpus was a very slow download but worked straight out of the box on a
> VIA EPIA SP 8000MHz. Very fast boot, worked with *no* configuration at all
> and the default desktop was highly mobile device orientated, very fluffy
> and really really easy to use; literally anyone will be able to make it
> work. BBC iPlayer and sound were very acceptable. I got bored of the easy
> to use GUI and simply switched over to the other desktop, default Xfce
> layout. Nice set of applications too.
8000MHz? I bet it boots fast Damian!
:-P
On a related note, if anyone is interested I still have a VIA EPIA
800MHz + 768MB RAM for sale, boxed as new with all the bits and pieces
(instructions, cables, CD). I was toying with the idea of buying a case
and using it in my home office while I am VPNed into work, but will in
all likelihood grab myself a UMPC this Christmas instead. So, if anyone
wants it for £65 they can have it, all enquiries off-list please.
To get it up to speed you will need a case and a a hard drive at a bare
minimum, plus an optional optical drive. There's a regular supply of
cases on ebay, or you can pick up a shiny new one from about £55.
