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Apologies if this is the wrong forum. I've recently bought the Samsung N120, a netbook fairly similar in design to the famous NC10; underneath are the technical specifications, if these ...
  1. 08-11-2009 #1
    Talexe
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    Fedora 11 on a Netbook

    Apologies if this is the wrong forum.

    I've recently bought the Samsung N120, a netbook fairly similar in design to the famous NC10; underneath are the technical specifications, if these are at all useful:

    * Genuine XP Home SP3
    * Intel Atom Processor N270 (1.6 GHz)
    Graphics Graphic Memory 128 MB shared
    Graphic Processor Intel 945GSE
    * System Memory 1 GB DDR2 667 MHz
    Maximum System Memory 1 GB DDR2 667 MHz
    * LCD Technology 10.1-inch WSVGA 1024 x 600
    * Multimedia Speakers 2 W (1 W x 2)
    * Integrated Camera 1.3 megapixel
    * Storage Hard Drive 160 GB, 2.5″, 5400 RPM
    * Wired Ethernet LAN 10 / 100 BaseTX
    Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g
    Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
    * VGA
    Mic-in
    USB 2.0 x 3 USB (2 chargeable USB ports)
    Multi Card Slot 3 in 1 (SD, SDHC, MMC)
    RJ45 (LAN)
    * Input Keyboard Type 82 keys
    Touch Pad
    * Security Kensington Key Lock Capable
    * 6 cell battery lithium ion
    * Dimensions (W XH XD) 10.27″ x 1.19″ x 7.3″
    Weight (including battery) 1.3kg (2.8 lbs)

    I have in front of me a CD for Fedora 11 packaged with a lot of useful software (spotted in the newsagents) - will I have any problems using this OS on my netbook as far as any of you can see? In particular, it would be very useful if any Samsung 'N-Series' users could shed any light on this! I plan on dual booting with the Windows XP that comes pre-installed, at least to start with.

    Thanks in advance,
    Tom
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    Just curious. Did you look in this Wiki to see if anyone has documented their experiences with Fedora 11 on a Samsung Netbook.

    Samsung Wiki

    EDIT: These are all Pages available in the wiki below.

    All pages - Samsung Wiki
    Linux Registered User # 475019
    Lead,Follow, or get the heck out of the way
    AntiX,Puppy,Ubuntu,Windows 7=(cuz of scooters)
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    The hardware seems basic enough - it should be just fine I would think. Ubuntu should be fine also. As rokytnji said, check the Samsung wiki and/or do some googling about this to find others who might have had some experience installing/running Linux on a Samsung laptop/netbook.
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    Talexe, I installed Fedora on my Acer Aspire One 110A with the SDD. It works like a charm and no noticable decrease in the basic operation. I can even connect a 19" external monitor without the hassels. The fan, SD, wireless, and WebCam all work fine. If it works with an Acer AA1 it shoud work with the other netbooks. gB-)
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    In case anyone is interested, I've heard that battery life is heavily reduced running Fedora on the Samsung N120. I think it's probably best to look elsewhere this time.
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    What about Ubuntu 9.04? It seems to handle power management pretty well on my Dell D630 laptop?
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