Asus Eee PC: good-bye Linux, hello Windows
It’s no surprise I’ve been having a blast using Linux on Eeegor, the Asus Eee PC. Every day has brought a learning experience but now it’s time for a new one: installing and using Windows on it. Considering it has the same CPU as the original Samsung Q1 that I used for months, it should be just fine with Windows although I may bump the RAM up. Currently, I have swapped out the 512 MB RAM module for a 1 GB stick that I had lying around, so I’ll go with that for starters. I’m interested in a few things here: difference in the battery life between Windows and Linux and overall performance considering it has no hard drive, like the old Q1 had.Asus provides a recovery CD for Linux and as I’ve already found: that process takes about five minutes, so there’s little to lose here. Unless there’s a compelling reason to stick with Windows, I’ll likely revert back and continue up the Linux learning curve. For folks wondering if XP will fit on the 4 GB storage and leave enough usable room: some folks have their XP footprint down to 687 MB on the Eee PC already!
I wonder if it can run old versions of windows. I am thinking about Windows 98.
Good question. Not sure I’ll get to that because I’m still digging for my XP disk!
Somehow, the number of disks outnumber the computers here in the house. I’ll have to address that…
Actually, i have been able to put Vista and Visual Studio 2008 in less than 3GBs to make a DVD ready portable VirtualBox image.
And count that VS2008 was taking the more part of the space, cause the only part of it that i let out was the C++ developing part. All the rest of the Professional was inside, counting also SQL Server Express
FWIW, Kevin, I put a slimmed-down XP (used nlite…) on my eee last week for kicks….runs fine, even with 512MB, although sure that more RAM would be better….
Now, plan on installing another LInux distro on it, so I can dual boot…
Now I’m interested! I’ve been hoping you would take the plunge on xp before I put my order in..
Will be very interested in how it compares to the Q!
Kevin,
I guess you didn’t have any qualms about voiding your warranty when upgrading your RAM?
None whatsoever. I removed the “Warranty void if removed ” sticker without hesitation. What’s the point of an easy access panel to upgrade your device if you don’t access it?
The only reason I would do this is to play Yuri’s Revenge.
By the way how does stand by work on Xandros on the EEEPC? I use Ubuntu on my laptop and love it but I’ve never gotten stand by to work properly.
Standby and resume work great; a few seconds for each action. The only thing I don’t like about it is that you have to hit the power button to wake up.
You can install MAC OSX also, it’s super….
http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2007/11/12654/
Hi Guys,
I’m planning to buy an Asus Eee PC….and just wanted to know if I can run Visual Studio 2005 and above…., Sql 2005, Biztalk Server etc….and how wud i fit so many softwares if it is exceeding the 2Gb,4Gb,8Gb space…..is there a way i can do anything…like connecting an external hard drive….. can i install these softwares on the external HDD
Thanks,
Sankalp
I have the same concern as Sankalp too coz I intend to d same with installing VS2005 and above, but I got no idea if compiling will be slow..
Is there anyone who upgraded d harddisk and RAM here? I would like to know if there’s a limit how much it can be upgraded..;)
Just curiousity, how is the graphics processor like?