Comments on: My Dell Mini 10V Netbook with Ubuntu is on the way http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/08/12/my-dell-mini-10v-netbook-with-ubuntu-is-on-the-way/ Weblog of Wesley Fryer Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tracy Rosen http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/08/12/my-dell-mini-10v-netbook-with-ubuntu-is-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-94836 Tracy Rosen Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:10:50 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=3708#comment-94836 Roscoe, really? It is the same price? That seems very wrong. When I got mine it was definitely less expensive. Oh, and to answer your question... the reason why not is because it is Windows... :) But seriously, I choose Ubuntu because the company's philosophy fits nicely with my own. We want education and learning to be accessible and collaborative? I choose to use an operating system that is as well. Simple as that. Roscoe, really? It is the same price? That seems very wrong. When I got mine it was definitely less expensive.

Oh, and to answer your question… the reason why not is because it is Windows… :)

But seriously, I choose Ubuntu because the company’s philosophy fits nicely with my own. We want education and learning to be accessible and collaborative? I choose to use an operating system that is as well. Simple as that.

]]> By: Roscoe http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/08/12/my-dell-mini-10v-netbook-with-ubuntu-is-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-94806 Roscoe Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:05:05 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=3708#comment-94806 The Dell Mini 10v with Windows is the same price as the Mini 10v with Ubuntu. I am thinking about getting the same setup but think if they are the same cost why not go with the windows version and then install Ubuntu 9 as a dual boot when it arrives. The Dell Mini 10v with Windows is the same price as the Mini 10v with Ubuntu. I am thinking about getting the same setup but think if they are the same cost why not go with the windows version and then install Ubuntu 9 as a dual boot when it arrives.

]]> By: Tracy Rosen http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/08/12/my-dell-mini-10v-netbook-with-ubuntu-is-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-94084 Tracy Rosen Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:37:18 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=3708#comment-94084 Congratulations! I've had my dell mini9 since it first came out, last October or November, and I love it. It runs Ubuntu, as does my bigger dell inspirion 1525 (my only computers). At 2.5 pounds it fits in my purse, making it easy peasy to bring it to school/work/presentations/meetings/coffee shops :) My baby is white. A side bonus is dell's amazing customer service. The battery pack stopped working in the spring. Within a day I had a new one, it was covered by warranty. It still wasn't working. So within 2 days I had sent my mini9 to dell and had it returned with a brand new motherboard - all, including boxes and shipping, covered by dell. And I worked with 1 member of the support team who called me daily to touch base throughout the process. Very impressive. Congratulations! I’ve had my dell mini9 since it first came out, last October or November, and I love it. It runs Ubuntu, as does my bigger dell inspirion 1525 (my only computers). At 2.5 pounds it fits in my purse, making it easy peasy to bring it to school/work/presentations/meetings/coffee shops :) My baby is white.

A side bonus is dell’s amazing customer service. The battery pack stopped working in the spring. Within a day I had a new one, it was covered by warranty. It still wasn’t working. So within 2 days I had sent my mini9 to dell and had it returned with a brand new motherboard – all, including boxes and shipping, covered by dell. And I worked with 1 member of the support team who called me daily to touch base throughout the process. Very impressive.

]]> By: Miguel Guhlin http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/08/12/my-dell-mini-10v-netbook-with-ubuntu-is-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-93385 Miguel Guhlin Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:53:53 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=3708#comment-93385 Howdy, I have to agree with other commenters--Ubuntu 9.04 is the way to go. You can run some simple Windows apps running WINE, and it just works smooth. I recently loaded Fluxbox GUI--as opposed to Gnome or KDE--on my Ubuntu install and it's bare minimum of what is needed, works great as a light-weight GUI, but it did take some getting accustomed to. The menu is easily customizable...right-click on the desktop and you get a list of relevant links (I have Firefox, Thunderbird, Twhirl (tweetdeck doesn't work on Fluxbox, as far as I could see), etc. along with a wealth of other applications. Just for you, I'll have to do a quick blog entry on customizing your Ubuntu 9.04 install (I have no doubt you'll soon dump your Dell ubuntu install). Warm regards, Miguel Guhlin Howdy, I have to agree with other commenters–Ubuntu 9.04 is the way to go. You can run some simple Windows apps running WINE, and it just works smooth. I recently loaded Fluxbox GUI–as opposed to Gnome or KDE–on my Ubuntu install and it’s bare minimum of what is needed, works great as a light-weight GUI, but it did take some getting accustomed to.

The menu is easily customizable…right-click on the desktop and you get a list of relevant links (I have Firefox, Thunderbird, Twhirl (tweetdeck doesn’t work on Fluxbox, as far as I could see), etc. along with a wealth of other applications.

Just for you, I’ll have to do a quick blog entry on customizing your Ubuntu 9.04 install (I have no doubt you’ll soon dump your Dell ubuntu install).

Warm regards,
Miguel Guhlin

]]> By: dougpete http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/08/12/my-dell-mini-10v-netbook-with-ubuntu-is-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-93377 dougpete Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:49:39 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=3708#comment-93377 Good choice, Wesley. I opted for the lime green one and went to the Ubuntu booth at NECC to test the 9.04 remix. It works very nicely and its layout is optimized to give you the most on your screen. I think you're going to be pleased with your decision. Hope to hear more about your learning. Good choice, Wesley. I opted for the lime green one and went to the Ubuntu booth at NECC to test the 9.04 remix. It works very nicely and its layout is optimized to give you the most on your screen. I think you’re going to be pleased with your decision. Hope to hear more about your learning.

]]> By: Maxwell http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/08/12/my-dell-mini-10v-netbook-with-ubuntu-is-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-93193 Maxwell Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:38:37 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=3708#comment-93193 One more thing you might be interested in.... I noticed that you deal with education... you should also check out http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_on_a_Stick One more thing you might be interested in…. I noticed that you deal with education… you should also check out http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sugar_on_a_Stick

]]> By: Kern Kelley http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/08/12/my-dell-mini-10v-netbook-with-ubuntu-is-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-93170 Kern Kelley Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:06:57 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=3708#comment-93170 Hey Wes, I'll be very interested in your thoughts on the Dell as you use it out in the field. Not only size, but if you ever do get to a point you want dual boot. (maybe Ubuntu/Win 7 or something) Hey Wes, I’ll be very interested in your thoughts on the Dell as you use it out in the field. Not only size, but if you ever do get to a point you want dual boot. (maybe Ubuntu/Win 7 or something)

]]> By: Wesley Fryer http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/08/12/my-dell-mini-10v-netbook-with-ubuntu-is-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-93125 Wesley Fryer Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:56:31 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=3708#comment-93125 @David - Thanks, I am really looking forward to the HK trip! Wish you were going to be there too. I was hoping to take my wife and one child but that isn't going to work out either. It should be a great conference though. I need to work on my Mandarin though! @Richard: The main things for me were keyboard size / feel and the direct VGA connector without a dongle required. The only netbooks I've personally touched that "felt good" from a typing standpoint were the HP Mininote 1000 and the Dell Mini10. I haven't been able to actually touch the MSI Wind yet, so I didn't consider it. The five reasons I outlined at the start of the post were really the keys for me. @Maxwell and @Matthew: Thanks for the distro reccs and links! Both look good. @Bob: Good luck with your proposal! Thanks also for the feedback and kudos. I really appreciate it. :-) @David – Thanks, I am really looking forward to the HK trip! Wish you were going to be there too. I was hoping to take my wife and one child but that isn’t going to work out either. It should be a great conference though. I need to work on my Mandarin though!

@Richard: The main things for me were keyboard size / feel and the direct VGA connector without a dongle required. The only netbooks I’ve personally touched that “felt good” from a typing standpoint were the HP Mininote 1000 and the Dell Mini10. I haven’t been able to actually touch the MSI Wind yet, so I didn’t consider it. The five reasons I outlined at the start of the post were really the keys for me.

@Maxwell and @Matthew: Thanks for the distro reccs and links! Both look good.

@Bob: Good luck with your proposal! Thanks also for the feedback and kudos. I really appreciate it. :-)

]]> By: Matthew Miller http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/08/12/my-dell-mini-10v-netbook-with-ubuntu-is-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-93058 Matthew Miller Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:19:59 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=3708#comment-93058 Another great linux distribution for netbooks is Puppy Linux, which can also run directly from a usb stick (and runs from the CD while saving changes to the usb for even more flexibility, and the option to use it on whatever machine you have handy, with all your customizations etc. in place!). I liked it so much it's my primary OS now. http://www.puppylinux.org. Looking forward to your further comments on the Dell and on Ubuntu. -Matthew Another great linux distribution for netbooks is Puppy Linux, which can also run directly from a usb stick (and runs from the CD while saving changes to the usb for even more flexibility, and the option to use it on whatever machine you have handy, with all your customizations etc. in place!). I liked it so much it’s my primary OS now. http://www.puppylinux.org.

Looking forward to your further comments on the Dell and on Ubuntu.

-Matthew

]]> By: Bob Caro http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/08/12/my-dell-mini-10v-netbook-with-ubuntu-is-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-93038 Bob Caro Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:51:56 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=3708#comment-93038 Thanks so much for your enthusiastic endorsement of the Mini10. I will be meeting next week with the tech department for my school district, where I will be suggesting the purchase of 200 Mini10's for my school's 8th graders. I was already leaning toward specifying the Mini10's, but your opinion might help the decision-makers agree with me. I always enjoy your Tweets and Blog posts. Please continue the work you do. We teachers in the trenches count on you more than you know. Thanks so much for your enthusiastic endorsement of the Mini10. I will be meeting next week with the tech department for my school district, where I will be suggesting the purchase of 200 Mini10′s for my school’s 8th graders. I was already leaning toward specifying the Mini10′s, but your opinion might help the decision-makers agree with me. I always enjoy your Tweets and Blog posts. Please continue the work you do. We teachers in the trenches count on you more than you know.

]]> By: Maxwell http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/08/12/my-dell-mini-10v-netbook-with-ubuntu-is-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-93028 Maxwell Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:09:08 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=3708#comment-93028 Congratulations on the new Netbook. I just recently purchased a 10v with dell version of 8.04. I love the laptop but after a couple of weeks I found dells version of 8.04 somewhat limiting on trying to get the latest applications and features the Ubuntu 9.04 has to offer. I suggest that if you also find Dells Ubuntu limiting that you might want to check out Linux Mint (www.linuxmint.com) it is based on Ubuntu but I find it is more user friendly. Check it out and good luck with your new purchase! Oh... you may also want to check out www.mydellmini.com they have a lot of great user guides for the 10v. Congratulations on the new Netbook. I just recently purchased a 10v with dell version of 8.04. I love the laptop but after a couple of weeks I found dells version of 8.04 somewhat limiting on trying to get the latest applications and features the Ubuntu 9.04 has to offer.

I suggest that if you also find Dells Ubuntu limiting that you might want to check out Linux Mint (www.linuxmint.com) it is based on Ubuntu but I find it is more user friendly.

Check it out and good luck with your new purchase!

Oh… you may also want to check out http://www.mydellmini.com they have a lot of great user guides for the 10v.

]]> By: Richard Byrne http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/08/12/my-dell-mini-10v-netbook-with-ubuntu-is-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-93027 Richard Byrne Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:08:16 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=3708#comment-93027 Hi Wes, I think you will be happy with your Dell. I considered that before purchasing my Acer. The keyboard feel was better for me on the Acer. I'm just curious, what made you go with the Dell over the other netbook options on the market? Richard Hi Wes,

I think you will be happy with your Dell. I considered that before purchasing my Acer. The keyboard feel was better for me on the Acer. I’m just curious, what made you go with the Dell over the other netbook options on the market?

Richard

]]> By: David Warlick http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/08/12/my-dell-mini-10v-netbook-with-ubuntu-is-on-the-way/comment-page-1/#comment-93024 David Warlick Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:55:30 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/?p=3708#comment-93024 Wes, Contrats on the new Netbook, and especially on attending the 21st Century Learning Conference in Hong Kong. A conflict prevents me from going and I'm bummed. HK is a magnificent city with one adventure after another -- especially the eating ;-) I'm loving my Netbook (Acer), though I've finally had to settle on Windows as my primary OS on it. There is some sort of conflict between Ubuntu and Wireless card in the computer. It works with some sites but not others, and you just don't need that kind of iffy with your computer. But I love having a much lighter and smaller machine when I'm attending a conference. But I still rely on the Mac for me presentations. Just too much multimedia... -- dave -- Wes,

Contrats on the new Netbook, and especially on attending the 21st Century Learning Conference in Hong Kong. A conflict prevents me from going and I’m bummed. HK is a magnificent city with one adventure after another — especially the eating ;-)

I’m loving my Netbook (Acer), though I’ve finally had to settle on Windows as my primary OS on it. There is some sort of conflict between Ubuntu and Wireless card in the computer. It works with some sites but not others, and you just don’t need that kind of iffy with your computer. But I love having a much lighter and smaller machine when I’m attending a conference. But I still rely on the Mac for me presentations. Just too much multimedia…

– dave –

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