[sclug] Acer Aspire One and Ubuntu Flavours

alan c aeclist at candt.waitrose.com
Wed Dec 24 12:03:14 UTC 2008


Scott Rixon wrote:
> I have the SDD version. I tried with Ubuntu but just wasn't happy with
> the speed compared to Linpus.
> 
> I put Linpus back on and hacked it to bits... It's now running very well
> and I have got ridden of the 'funny' Acer launcher. Very happy :)
> 
> But maybe try Ubuntu and see what you think.. If you can get it to boot
> in 15s like Linpus then let me know...

I have not used the Ubuntu Remix which is intended for ultraportables, 
nor the eee specific offering with ubuntu I think, I just used the 
vanilla Ubuntu. I wanted simplicity in its management and in my life 
too (!). The original installation (based on zandros) boots fast if I 
want that speed.
-- 
alan cocks
Ubuntu user #10391
Linux user #360648



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