ChrunchGear: OLPC’s Amazon Notebook Linux Only
ChrunchGear: OLPC’s Amazon Notebook Linux Only.
Full story: Werner Heuser (wehe at tuxmobil.org)
Installing Linux on ASUS A2 series laptop - A2532
Fedora Core 3
No problems with FC3 installing on this notebook, the system with no problems and all devices were detected automatically.
Devices working
Motherboard and system devices should work perfect with kernel 2.6.9
Graphics card ATI Radeon mobility 9200 with xorg 6.8.1 (but should work ok with 6.7.0)
PCMCIA/PC Card socket Ricoh RL5c475 yenta_socket driver
Sound card SiS sound controller with snd-intel8×0 driver
Ethernet SiS 900 with sis900 driver
Touchpad with synaptics driver
See full list and tips on Linux A2532 laptop page
A Perfect Pink Case for Your MacBook
The Peony Pink Sleeve from Case-Mate is the perfect companion for your 13″ MacBook. The color is adorable and for $99, you are getting a high-quality sleeve for your notebook. The impact resistant molded shell is made out of italian pebblestone leather, and protects your precious laptop from the elements (dirt, dust, etc).
PC users are SOL because it was made exclusively for Apple notebooks. I actually have this exact notebook and I actually LOVE this exact shade of pink so it’s a win/win situation. (BTW - it is also available in green/black/white for all you boring people).
via TechieDiva
Full story: Clair
LinuxDevices: Notebook-Style Computing Appliance Runs Linux
LinuxDevices: Notebook-Style Computing Appliance Runs Linux.
Full story: Werner Heuser (wehe at tuxmobil.org)
Compact and useful EEE
I’ve been reading various things about the Asus EEE. Some blogs and emails talked about its usefulness and some talked about problems it still had. Every gadget has a purpose, perhaps. And users, of course.
Here’s a “demo” of what to expect when you have one. As one email said, it looked like Windows XP. Hmmm. Maybe a bit. The color scheme is reminiscent of Windows XP but the icons are lovelier, I think. And the tabs weren’t on the XP. It has the basic apps needed for working, learning and playing. Probably the student’s budget laptop, especially for those who don’t have to write code or use RAM and harddrive space-consuming apps. It could also be a writer’s tool, just like a handy notebook for jotting down thoughts, as well as talking with people like fans, or editors with whom they ought [...]
Full story: Clair