Ubuntu Remix: the popular plug-and-play linux distribution ported to netbooks

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Although the first netbooks all ran Linux (including the original ASUS EeePC 701), recent data from the NPD group indicates that 90% of units sold on the previous months in the US were loaded with Window XP. Despite the trend, the Linux comunity seems to be prety active in inovating by developing user-friendly, light and fast-booting Operating Systems for the netbook market, and Ubuntu Remix from Canonical seems to be a great choice. Acording to their website, these are the main benefits for users:

  • New Interface- built for accessing your favourite on and off-line applications rapidly and optimised for the restricted screen size this is radically different
  • No viruses- Ubuntu is a smooth, safe computing and browsing experience
  • Optimised for netbook components- built from the ground up to take advantage of speed and power capabilities of the chip set
  • Large developer community- gain the benefits of innovation from some of the world’s leading free and open source developers

Some devices are sold with it installed, but if you bought your XP unit and want to replace the 6 years-old OS that came pre-installed, Ubuntu will probably provide you a great experience. You can learn more about Ubuntu Remix here or check this in depth review from Ars Technica.

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