Thanks Stephen, <br><br>My specialist technician Arran managed to get the splendid Ubuntu <span class="il">Netbook</span> Remix working with the Victorian Edupass (school wireless digital certificate) system on his eeePC. Works a treat. Here is a link to a GoogleDoc that he assembled to document and publish this process. Curious
if anybody else has tried this Linux desktop remix? The
interface if very intuitive
and I have to agree with Jeff, it is one of the best things to come out
of Canonical. :-) Feedback and suggestions welcome.<br>
<a>http://tr.im/nwQa</a><br><br>Sorry to post this second link again. It is a document that I assembled that explains some of the differences between a Netbook and a Laptop. I might have to do something similar to explain to staff the difference
between the Sun thin clients and the iMac desktops. Oddly enough, the
students were quick to figure it all out.<br> <a href="http://tr.im/nx0c">http://tr.im/nx0c</a><br><br>Regards Roland<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">2009/6/4 <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:stephen@melbpc.org.au">stephen@melbpc.org.au</a>></span><br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">Hi all,<br>
<br>
For schools making student ethernet ports available, and, especially<br>
school staff/student 802.11 wireless access, a Class Set (25) of the<br>
Asus EEE PC Netbooks, at around $ six thousand. Say ten thousand all<br>
up with reliable anywhere school ground wireless, $10k? No excuses :)<br>
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<a href="http://www.catchoftheday.com.au" target="_blank">http://www.catchoftheday.com.au</a><br>
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Asus EEE PC 701 Netbook $259<br>
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WiFi, Webcam, SSD, Ultraportable (17Hrs)<br>
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EEE PC Reviews:<br>
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NotebookReview Eee PC Tweak Guide "This little machine was as powerful as<br>
notebooks four to five times its price."<br>
<br>
PC Magazine 4/5: "Ample software and a substantial feature set that's<br>
well worth the money"<br>
<br>
Sydney Morning Herald 4.5/5 “This Lilliputian laptop has a small price<br>
tag but big appeal”<br>
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PC World: 4.5/5 “This revolutionary little machine is a great choice for<br>
kids at school, or travellers looking for a basic unit to update their<br>
blog, check e-mails or write their travel diary with.”<br>
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PC Authority “A genuine step forward for the laptop, with unbelievable<br>
capabilities for the price, plus an ultra-low weight.”<br>
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Specifications:<br>
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Display: 7 Inch, 800 x 480 WVGA TFT<br>
Dimensions: 225mm(W) x 160mm(D) x 20mm~ 32mm(H)<br>
Weight: 922g (With Battery)<br>
Battery Pack: 4 cells<br>
Intel Mobile CPU<br>
512MB DDR2 Ram<br>
4GB SSD (Solid State Drive) Hard Drive<br>
Intel UMA Onboard Graphics<br>
High Definition Audio Codec<br>
Built in Stereo Speakers<br>
10/100 Ethernet Port<br>
802.11 b/g Wireless<br>
VGA Output<br>
3 USB 2.0 Ports<br>
Headphone output<br>
Microphone input<br>
MMC/SD(SDHC) Slot<br>
0.3M Webcam<br>
Operating System: Linux Preloaded<br>
<br>
1 Year Warranty from Asus Australia<br>
Standard Asus Dead Pixel Warranty<br>
--<br>
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Cheers, Stephen<br>
and std disclaimer<br>
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</blockquote></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College<br><a href="http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au">http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au</a><br><br>"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has." --Margaret Mead<br>