Linux or XP? EEE901

[Itchy]

If you were to get say an Asus EEE PC 901 which one would you get Linux or XP? ,

Considering I do nothing on PCs other than look at things online do a few excel calculations and buy things and maybe edit the odd video and Mp3.

And down load the odd music track here and there...

Its just that I hear Xandros the packaged in software is not very good and Unbuntu is better but since I'm not exactly going to be in a position to install such things I'm a tad narfed until I get home).

Any thoughts?

Ta (yes I know there are quite a fewXP vs Linux threads out there but they go into obsene detail and my eyes tend to glaze over), the hardware matters very little since £10 will get me an upgrade to the bigger SSD.
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[Neorion]

I would go for XP to be honest.

The reaosn being is that I just found a guide on how to install software on the linux ones and it looked like a pain in the arse!

Sire you can download packages to it, but your not doing any mad media stuff and your probably used to xp right?

If you want to muck with ubuntu and THEN put it on just plug in an external cd drive and use the UBUNTU live cd to test it before you use it?


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[Kickstart]

Hi

Ours is running Linux. Not sure about spending and extra 20% on it just to put on XP.

For general basic use Linux is fine on it.

All the best

Keith
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[veeeffarr]

Is there a cost difference? If not I'd say go for XP, if Linux is cheaper, then use Linux!

[Itchy]

Cost is identical the difference is with the XP version you get 4gb less on the SSD
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[veeeffarr]

[Itchy]

smaller SSD, though you raise a good point in that XP will eat even more of the smaller drive...
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[veeeffarr]

Yeah, Ubuntu is free, XP isn't, makes sense to get the XP version.

Just read the specs, seems that XP has 12GB, and Linux has 20GB.

I'm not too clued up about SSD's but I don't think they have a long lifespan, you could easily get the XP version and an 8GB memory stick?

[CaNsA]

I bought her a acer aspire one 110 from pcworld the other day for 200 squiddies, reduced from 250.

I came with nix install, but after using for a bit i found that for her it wouldnt be as functional for her as if it was running xp.
Im ok using nix, but she isnt.

I installed xp from a usb pen drive for her, took about an hour

get the nix one and install windows on it urself if the nix install isnt what ur after.



PS the money u save can be spent on fuel

[NSR Mick]

[CaNsA]

It is a legit copy of xp, i own the licence key. I have it from a copy that i got with a laptop, i dont use it as i have nix installed on it.

Installed from a usb stick after making a few changes to a couple of files.

[NSR Mick]

Incorrect.

The COA relates to the machine it was originally attached to and can not be transferred.
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[CaNsA]

Thats assuming it is a OEM version.

It was provided with a 2nd hand laptop, Retail XP in a sealed package, including key, was provided.

[Itchy]

So which one guys Linux or XP ?! , I.m on the wifi in a computer centre right now sods won't gimme any further off the price ,
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[Neorion]

seeing as you appear to be a novice user no offense intended mate, but as you asked the question, I would say XP you know it you use it you can turn the new toy on and it will just work.

Done


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[veeeffarr]

Get XP matey

I use Linux at home, and nice as it is, you want a gadget to be accessible and (please forgive me for saying this) "Just work"

You don't want to be constantly opening up terminals, etc, on such a small device. my 2c anyway.

[G]

A 16gb SD card costs about £40 delivered these days; so the disc space shouldn't be a big issue if you run out.

If you've only ever used XP, it's probably best to stick with that; though of course that's why MS has the monopoly .

If I ever do some proper 'touring' style stuff, I'd be tempted by one of these, but am so far managing to resist the temptation to buy one.

[Itchy]

bah a 16GB SD card in HK costs twelve quid , 16 in Taiwan where they tend to make the things

problem is the XP in Seoul where I currently am is korean localisation and cannot be changed over, the linux can be changed over.
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