On 02/02/2013 11:22 AM, tv.deb...@googlemail.com wrote: > On 02/02/2013 00:48, Rick Thomas wrote: >> >> I was googling for an inexpensive laptop for a friend and came across >> the chromebook C710 from Acer: >> http://www.staples.com/Acer-C710-2847-116-Chromebook/product_125265 >> or >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215914 >> >> • Intel Celeron 847 1.1GHz >> • 2GB Memory (expandable to 4GB) 320GB HDD (5400RPM) >> • 11.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit LCD >> • Wi-fi 802.11a/b/g/n >> • Google Chome OS >> >> Price $200. >> >> Can't beat the price! >> >> Does anybody have any experience with this device? Can I put Debian on >> it? How about other flavors of Linux? Failing that, what do you think of >> Chrome-OS? Can it run Libre Office? >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> Rick >> > > You may have to wait a bit for full support on some models, see [1]. > > You will probably need bleeding edge software and kernel to get the most > out of it, newer than Wheezy's unless some patches are back-ported. > Installation isn't trivial either, you can see [2] for a walk-through > with a dedicated Ubuntu build. > > > [1]http://lkml.indiana.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/1302.0/00628.html > > [2] > http://liliputing.com/2012/11/how-to-install-ubuntu-12-04-on-the-199-acer-c7-chromebook.html
Also beware of the screen resolution. It might not be what you think it is. I notice it is missing from the stats above. Regards, /Lars -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/510cdcb3.50...@gmail.com
