[ Thanks to James
Maguire for this link. ]
“If netbook computers have done nothing else, they have
increased the choices of desktops for Linux software users. Some
existing desktops have found a new niche in netbooks, while the
last couple of years have seen new ones designed specifically for
the restraints of memory and screen size imposed by netbooks.“Of course, assuming that your vision is somewhere near the
statistical norm, you might be perfectly satisfied with GNOME or
KDE on a netbook. The classic desktop metaphor is roomy even on a
ten-inch screen, and the most you may need to do is increase the
font sizes.“However, if you’re looking for an alternative, here are nine
that you might want to try:“1) Chrome OS
“Developed by Google, Chrome OS is currently available as a
release candidate, with general release expected early in
2011.”