Ubuntu Netbook Edition 10.10 Review

Much better than boring old Windows XP hey?Windows XP for me is like the Nintendo 64; it has provided me with so many great memories, good and bad. But like all great things, you out grow them and seek something better and something new. So, last week I finally got sick of good old Windows XP and decided to research for something I could replace it with. 

I looked at Windows 7 but then, like all good geeks; I decided to go a little outside of the box. I decided to check out the cute little penguin’s offerings. Now Linux isn't something new to me, I have used several variations of it, from Ubuntu to Puppy Linux and even the horrifying Mobilin. So when I stumbled upon the netbook remix of Ubuntu, I simply had to have it.

Now, I am not going to bore you with every little detail on it. So long story short, it’s a version of Ubuntu especially designed for netbooks. After installing the distribution I was immediately amazed by how professional and well designed it was. Evolution Mail hasn’t skipped a beat with my Mobile Me account and the remix also picked up all my drivers and function keys, which is something very important to me. Now, if only Windows install and set-ups were that easy!

But like all things it’s not perfect. At times it is slow and sluggish just opening a new document can take a while, so I think a RAM upgrade might be in order. I was also worried about the printer support, but Ubuntu’s programmers slapped me in the face with that one! Installing a printer on this operating system is as easy as it comes. It is seriously, just plug and play.

So, a week has past and what do I think? I think if anyone wants to dip his, or her, feet into the world of Linux, give this a go. Or at least give Ubuntu a go. It is very stable, gives you plenty of additional software choices on the built-in software centre, also its easy to navigate and above all, its free!

If you want to give the Ubuntu remix a go, but you are still a bit hesitant, please post a comment below. I would love to answer your questions!

So what do you think? Have you used Ubuntu before? If so, what was it like for you?

Comments

[Eric]

Can you say Dual-Boot?

[James Hill]

I was considering it, but I am not all for it. In this case that is. Thank you for your comment.