Netbooks … (Part 2)

this article will show you how to install a netbook operating system  like Ubuntu netbook OS and Joli Cloud OS .

Ubuntu netbook OS :

if don’t have an Ubuntu OS or you have it and you want to install the netbook version on another partition you can Download the .iso file from ubuntu site  , burn it to a CD then boot from it and install it .

The main difference between Ubuntu desktop  and netbook edition which is “Unity”

Unity is a A Lightweight Netbook Interface for Netbooks / Desktops .

so if you already have Ubuntu dekstop edition you can simply install Unity by opening the terminal and type the following commands (make sure that you are connected to the internet) :

• sudo add-apt-repository ppa:canonical-dx-team/une
• sudo apt-get update
• sudo apt-get install unity

After completing the running commands , go to System > Administration > Login Screen .

unlock it by typing your password and then select ” Ubuntu  Netbook Edition ” as default session .

restart the computer and enjoy the new interface …

- Joli Cloud OS :

has a nice , neat and animated interface .

you can Try it by registering to the website and try it . Also you can Download it ,burn it on a CD and install it  .

well , I mentioned the two common open source netbook Operating systems , hope you like them .

Published 15 April 2011 on :http://catazinelive.net/2011/04/15/netbooks-part-2/

Netbooks … (Part 1)

Netbooks are a category of small, lightweight and inexpensive laptop computers .

At their inception in late 2007 as smaller notebooks optimized for low weight and low cost -netbooks omitted certain features (ex. optical drive), featured smaller screens and keyboards, and offered reduced computing power when compared to a full-sized laptop .by mid-2009, some wireless data carriers began to offer netbooks to users “free of charge”, with an extended service contract purchase .

History

In March 1997, Apple Computer introduced the eMate 3000 as a subcompact laptop that was a cross between the Apple Newton PDA and a conventional laptop computer. The eMate was discontinued, along with all other Newton devices, in 1998 with the return of Steve Jobs .

The generic use of the term “netbook”, however, began in 2007 when Asus unveiled the Asus Eee PC . Originally designed for emerging markets, the 23 × 17 cm (9.1 × 6.7 in) device weighed about 0.9 kg (2 lb) and featured a 7 in (18 cm) display, a keyboard approximately 85% the size of a normal keyboard and a custom version of Linux with a simplified user interface geared towards netbook use . In early 2011 the New York Times said netbook sales had begun to decline, due in part to the arrival of tablet computers .

Operating Systems

As of January 2009, over 90% of netbooks in the United States are estimated to ship with Windows XP, which Microsoft was later estimated to sell ranging from US$15 to US$35 per netbook . Microsoft has extended the availability of Windows XP for ultra-low cost personal computers from June 2008 until June 2010 .

As of November 2009, customized Linux distributions are estimated to ship on 32% of netbooks worldwide, making it the second most popular operating system after Windows. As Linux systems normally install software from an Internet software repository , they do not need an optical drive to install software .

Netbooks have sparked the development of several Linux variants or completely new distributions, which are optimized for small screen use and the limited processing power of the Atom or ARM processors which typically power netbooks. Examples include Ubuntu Netbook Edition , Joli OS , MeeGo* and others . Both Joli OS and MeeGo purport to be “social oriented” or social networking operating systems rather than traditional “office work production” operating systems (*Joli OS and MeeGo are based on Linux ) .

the next article i’ll talk about how to install the OS on your PC or laptop …

Published 01 April 2011 on : http://catazinelive.net/2011/04/01/netbooks-part-1/