Laptop choiche

Linux OS Ubuntu has been revamped for the now accepted Net-books. Profit-making Ubuntu sponsor Canonical revealed earlier today that theyll show off at Computex a remixed variant of Ubuntu intended purposely for Net-books. The mix match revamp is centred off the customary Ubuntu Desktop version, but features a novel launcher that permits users to be connected online more rapidly. "Our aim is to convey a superb user practice while making it straightforward and cost-effective for device producers to be competent to bring their units to the consumer bazaar," revealed Mark Shuttleworth, originator of Ubuntu. "Ubuntu has in a very short term transformed the awareness of the Linux desktop understanding.

Black Friday is just around the corner and shopping deals have already started pouring in. Dell has put its Vostro A90 on sale for just $184. This version of the netbook runs Ubuntu 8.04, but it could have been nicer if Dell used Ubuntu 9.10 netbook remix.

The Vostro A90 doesn’t have any fancy specifications. It is a basic netbook with an Intel Atom N270 processor, 1 GB of DDR2 RAM and an 8GB solid state drive. The 8.9 inch LCD display comes with 1024 x 600 pixels. Other notable features include WiFi 802.11b/g.

If you think the 8GB storage isn’t sufficient to meet your needs, you can upgrade to the 16GB SSD by paying an additional $50. Windows isn’t available as an option, but you wouldn’t have much difficulty installing it via a USB key.