A Tech Update from DRZ

[Daz]

Originally Posted by DRZ

If you want to leave Ubuntu looking like normal, thats that - its all done. Netbook Remix is 15 or so very simple commands and a bit of guesswork where the howto leaves some bits out, but I can step you through those if anyone needs me to

I've put NBR on my Dell Mini and I dont remember it being even that much of a bother :S Love the interface though, looking forward to the proper lpia builds for the repo's.

Everything worked straight out of the box with the Mini (bar having to install the binary drivers for the Wireless, but even without it the wireless was fine as far as I could see), but I guess that's down to the relationship between Canonical and Dell.

[Feek]

All sounds good DRZ, a nice setup.

[Mark]

Originally Posted by DRZ

The NC10 is £290-odd depending where you look. For a decent laptop you're looking at £500 or so, so hardly the same cost? You're right about it being pretty damn awesome though

Had a hunt around and finding an NC10 for £290-odd seems pretty rare (a few places no-one has ever heard of seem to be offering it, and you can get it for nowt with a 3G contract, but that's about it).

Just spotted QVC doing it as a special for £297, but then you get shat on by a £35 P&P charge. That's an outrage for a Netbook (though I guess it might include installation). :/

Worth watching their demo though I guess. Not that I'm going to buy one any time soon.

[MarcLister]

Originally Posted by DRZ

When my 3 series was stolen, my laptop was in the boot and was also stolen.

Someone nicked your Beemer? When was this? Had no idea. Were you at home or in Salford at the time? Have you sorted a replacement vehicle yet?

Back on topic, a nice update sir. Still encrypting your VOIP then? Might check out this laptop you recommend and see if I can afford it sometime.