Re: Linux computer advice please

In message <50a1c97727chris@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Chris <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

News poster <workstuff@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
Chris <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Could a Linux Netbook, Notebook or Laptop be used to access RISC
OS-unfriendly websites, view DVDs, and share files with a networked
Iyonix? And could it share my 1920x1200 monitor, keyboard and mouse
via a KVM switch?

Well yes all of the above. However why not just get a small
netbook/laptop, use Wifi to connect it to the network and use it as a
separate computer? I usually have my EeePC701 or 901 next to me while
I do things on the Iyonix, giving me access to Skype and other useful
tools. The advantage of not having it 'plumbed in' is that I can take
it with me easily if I leave the Iyonix.

[Snip]

Thank you Stan, Dave and Chris,

I do like the idea of a separate 'clean' Linux machine (no Windows) and
am pleased to hear that (eg) an EeePC will play DVDs. And I'm
reassured that I can use an external monitor, etc, should I decide to
do so.

Just remember that a lot of the netbooks don't have built in DVD drives.
You will need an external USB DVD.

Could Windows be deleted from a laptop and Eeebuntu or EasyPeasy be
installed instead?

Eeebuntu and EasyPeasy use a special kernal that allows all devices and
all special function keys on the Eee series to function properly. It
might work on other PCs. However if you have a full sized laptop with
Windows on you'd probably be better off just installing Ubuntu (9.04 is
the current stable release?). I'd try an Ubuntu live CD on your laptop
first to see if you can get on with it before wiping your Windows
install.

On the Eee series you either have an SSD or two or an internal hard
drive. You can wipe the SSD and install a linux distribution. I have not
done that for two reasons. 1) It was not clear if this would affect my
guarantee 2) if the SD card dies then I still can boot from the onboard
SSD and the version of linux installed there. On the 701 the SSD is
soldered to the motherboard making replacement uneconomic. However
buying a new SD card and reinstalling Linux is even easier than
replacing an internal component and then reinstalling.

Any recommendations regarding a hard- or solid-state- drive?

My Eeepcs are happy with no-name class 6 SD cards. My 701 certainly
supports up to 8GB and the 901 16MB I haven't tried any bigger drives.
I'd give the linux distribution at least 4GB of the drive more is
better.
HTH
Stan

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