What Linux distro do you recommend?

Discussion in 'Linux' started by juniper, Sep 8, 2008.

  1. juniper

    juniper

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2008
    Messages:
    16
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Columbus, OH
    What other Linux distros do you recommend for the Acer Aspire One? Currently installing Debian Lenny (As per instructions here: http://wiki.debian.org/DebianAcerOne) as a last resort since I messed up my system. I'm also not happy with the limitations within Linpus Lite.

    If and once I get Debian running, I am considering getting unetbootin and maybe installing a different system. I want some ideas. I really like Ubuntu and it's derivatives, but I'm open to some other ideas. (I think) Debian is too big for the 8Gig HDD. I'd preferably like something that will not take a lot of space on the hard drive–I think this will be the main thing I will consider. Thanks! :)
     
    juniper, Sep 8, 2008
    #1
  2. juniper

    lotus49

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2008
    Messages:
    343
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Yorkshire
    None of the mainstream distros support the hardware fully. There is a report elsewhere on here that someone got ArchLinux fully working but I haven't investigated whether this really supports all the hardware.

    I am a BIG fan of Ubuntu, but having tried Xubuntu and Ubuntu, I abandoned them for Linpus. Ubuntu didn't support the hardware (see Ubuntu thread for details) and is very slow to boot.

    Unless you have particularly unusual requirements, tweaking Linpus might be your best option, at least everything works.
     
    lotus49, Sep 8, 2008
    #2
  3. juniper

    Veazer

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2008
    Messages:
    56
    Likes Received:
    0
    If I'm happy with Linpus (still waiting for my AAO to arrive), can I upgrade to newer versions offered on linpus.com or is the acer version highly modified? Does the standard Linpus lite natively support all the AAO hardware?
     
    Veazer, Sep 8, 2008
    #3
  4. juniper

    dattaway

    Joined:
    Sep 2, 2008
    Messages:
    198
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Kansas Citeeeeeeeeee, MO
    Backtrack3 has been very good when working with the latest wireless hardware.
     
    dattaway, Sep 8, 2008
    #4
  5. juniper

    melhiore

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2008
    Messages:
    1,503
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Bolton, Lancashire, UK
    melhiore, Sep 8, 2008
    #5
  6. juniper

    RockDoctor

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2008
    Messages:
    963
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Minnesota, USA
    I've got the AO150-1570 (120GB HDD w/ WinXP). I'm triple-bootin Fedora (Rawhide, the development version) and what will become Ubuntu 8.10; using GNOME with both. Wireless works without any messing around (2.6.27-xxx kernels). Haven't tried suspend and/or hibernate. SD card(s) must be in slot(s) at boot for slot(s) to be recognized. xD card not recognized. No blinking lights for wireless.
     
    RockDoctor, Sep 9, 2008
    #6
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.
Similar Threads

  1. Can you recommend a good book on Linpus Linux

  2. Have XP, what Linux distro should I dual boot

  3. What Linux distro are you using on your Aspire One?

  4. which distro / best distro / distro comparison

  5. What distro`s are you using on your D250

  6. What WiFi Network Adapter Upgrade Do You Recommend?

  7. What laptop do you most recommend for University?

  8. What Linux distro do you have installed?

Loading...