Top 15 Linux Distributions for Netbooks | Linux Today

Top 15 Linux Distributions for Netbooks

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Aug 25, 2009

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“3) Mandriva Linux One
Mandriva Linux One is the best way to test, install and switch to
Linux thanks to Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring.A full Linux operating
system on a single CD for both new and experienced Linux users, it
is fast to download and install, and also safe to try with a live
mode.

“7) Eeebuntu NBR Edition
With over 80,000 downloads to date, Eeebuntu Standard contains
everything you need to get working and playing on your EeePC from
the beginning. It includes a full suite of internet applications,
including Firefox for browsing, Pidgin for IM chat, and Thunderbird
for mail. For work, a full suite of OpenOffice applications;
Database, Presentation, Spreadsheet and Word – all Microsoft Office
compatible; and a selection of multimedia applications: VLC for
watching movies and Banshee for listening to music. You even have
support for your iPod with gtkpod!”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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