[thehexx]

Hi everyone.
I wanted 2 gigs of ram instead of 1 gig non upgradeable
with the mini 10. (1010)

BUT I want to Run Windows Xp Pro.

Well, as most of us know you can't buy a mini 10 with WIndows
AND 2gigs. It has to be Ubuntu.

So, why not if I need 2 Gigs Ram why not get 1010 with Ubuntu then
partition (probably a third partition, along with 1)Ubuntu, and 2)recovery)
it with Windows Xp Pro as the third parttion and download the drivers, or
why not reformat it and install Windows XP Pro SP3 and download the drivers?

This way you get your favorite OS on the mini 10 (1010) with
2 GIGS of ram!

I mean what's wrong with that? Anything?

[WolfKeeper]

Maybe your favorite OS. I prefer XP dead and buried

But yes, there's nothing stopping you from formatting the drive and installing whatever OS you want, including XP.

[reflex]

It's a lot cheaper to buy XP included than separately.

[thehexx]

Originally Posted by WolfKeeper

Maybe your favorite OS. I prefer XP dead and buried

But yes, there's nothing stopping you from formatting the drive and installing whatever OS you want, including XP.

Maybe Windows 7 when I can afford it after that?
Hmm it's that good ?
But I bet my older games and applications would be fast
with Just Xp, and 2 Gigs

DO you suggest keeing the Ubuntu on it even if i've never used
Linux, since it does have the recovery partition with it which is good?

Should I get the HD screen?

WHat is the difference between a solid state HD and the
250 gig SATA? Certainly capacity!

What options should I get for optimum performance??

Currently i've selected:
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Alpine White
Intel®Atom®Processor Z530 (1.6GHz/533MHz FSB/512K Cache)
UBUNTU 8.04 (Standard Edition)
10.1" Widescreen Display (1024x600)
2GB DDR2 SDRAM
250GB, 2.5inch, 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
56WHr Lithium-Ion Battery (6-cell)
Wireless 802.11g/n (1510) Mini Card
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500
Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Webcam

[rrfranczak3]

there are some options that are not available with ubuntu..

[thehexx]

Originally Posted by rrfranczak3

there are some options that are not available with ubuntu..

But I want two gigs, and not windows 7 yet.

So is your system the ultimate I can buy with a dell mini 10
(plus adding 2 gigs memory, and gps nav) ??

So you are running your system from a external HD ??
The 500 GB ?

Thx
I love you man

P.S. I have it in my shopping cart- tell me what to do!

Should I get the HD screen?

WHat is the difference between a solid state HD and the
250 gig SATA? Certainly capacity!

What options should I get for optimum performance??

Currently i've selected:
=====================
Alpine White
Intel®Atom®Processor Z530 (1.6GHz/533MHz FSB/512K Cache)
UBUNTU 8.04 (Standard Edition)
10.1" Widescreen Display (1024x600)
2GB DDR2 SDRAM
250GB, 2.5inch, 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
56WHr Lithium-Ion Battery (6-cell)
Wireless 802.11g/n (1510) Mini Card
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500
Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Webcam