Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:17:28 -1000 From: Al Plant <noc@hdk5.net> To: Jeff Hamann <jeff.hamann@forestinformatics.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: netbooks for freebsd? Message-ID: <4A8C41B8.8080306@hdk5.net> In-Reply-To: <B345DD43-3991-4239-A813-40E0B776DD0D@forestinformatics.com> References: <B345DD43-3991-4239-A813-40E0B776DD0D@forestinformatics.com>
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Jeff Hamann wrote: > I would like to try some experimental software on a netbook. Can > somebody recommend a netbook that can do FreeBSD. > > Requirements: > > 1) Need to able to wipe out any ms-windows stuff, get installed, boot up > and running within 60 minutes of my time. Download, svn checkouts, etc. > not included. I've tired of spending weekend marathons for "fun" > 2) Normal user will boot up in graphical interface, connect to net, etc. > without anything other than one finger (touchpad?) I'm thinking this is > a normal end-user requirement. > 3) <$200 even possible? > 4) hook up gps units? cronjobs? > > Am I dreaming? > > > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to > "freebsd-questions-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" > ############ Aloha, I installed Manolis desktop (DVD) on a sandisc and it works fine from a USB port on an HP 1000 mini netbook. (The netbook has Ubuntu Linux on the internal drive BTW). So I figured it would work with another UNIX. http://freebsd-custom.wikidot.com/downloads-page ~Al Plant - Honolulu, Hawaii - Phone: 808-284-2740 + http://hawaiidakine.com + http://freebsdinfo.org + + http://aloha50.net - Supporting - FreeBSD 6.* - 7.* - 8.* + < email: noc@hdk5.net > "All that's really worth doing is what we do for others."- Lewis Carrol
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