[Eug-lug] eeePC

[Jason LaPier]

I was miffed about that too. I understand it's a customized distro, and
legally they can call it whatever they want, but a little recognition
for Ubuntu would be nice.

- Jason L.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: euglug-bounces at euglug.org 
> [mailto:euglug-bounces at euglug.org] On Behalf Of Mike Cherba
> Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 10:29 AM
> To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group
> Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] eeePC
> 
> Even if there aren't Serial ports.  The thing has USB in 
> plenty.  USB to Serial adapters don't cost much these days.  
> I personally know at least one person for whom this is a 
> great fit, and I've already told her so.
> I am a bit disappointed that the OS is listed on 
> Wally-World's website as "gOS" and not as "Linux" or "Ubuntu Linux"
> 
> 			-Mike
> 
> "Before software can be reusable it first has to be usable." 
> --- Ralph Johnson.
> 
> On Thu, 2007-11-01 at 10:14 -0700, Michael Miller wrote:
> > I would have to agree with your assessment.  I wonder 
> peripherals are 
> > on the mother board.
> > 
> > I think it would be nice for a parent to have a machine there child 
> > can use and not have to spend more then $200.00 on a computer.  I 
> > wonder how much ram you can stick on that board as well.  
> Or if there 
> > is any legacy serial ports on it.
> > 
> > -Miller
> > 
> > On 11/1/07, Jason LaPier <jason.lapier at tacs.uoregon.edu> wrote:
> > > I can't decide if this is good or bad:
> > > http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2007/10/200-everex-gree.html
> > >
> > > Good: more Linux for the masses
> > > Bad: err....people associating Linux and WalMart (and 
> equating Linux 
> > > with low-end/discount)
> > >
> > > Reason not to buy this machine (other than it being 
> WalMart): "Even 
> > > at the low end, however, image is everything. The gPC is 
> built using 
> > > tiny components, but put inside a full-size case because research 
> > > indicates that Wal-Mart shoppers are so unsophisticated 
> they equate 
> > > physical size with capability."
> > >
> > > Mini-ITX in a full-size case - what a waste...
> > >
> > >
> > > - Jason L.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: euglug-bounces at euglug.org
> > > > [mailto:euglug-bounces at euglug.org] On Behalf Of Mr O
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 7:58 PM
> > > > To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group
> > > > Subject: [Eug-lug] eeePC
> > > >
> > > > Low end models are not expected until at least January in a 
> > > > variety of colors, 2GB SSD, and 256MB RAM.
> > > >
> > > > Pearl White, 4GB SSD, 512MB RAM are expected within 2 weeks.
> > > > ComputerBase is anticipating keeping some on hand and 
> one will be 
> > > > available to check out during LUG meetings soon.
> > > >
> > > > See ya' tomorrow,
> > > > Mr O.
> > > >
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