Dell New Inspiron
Dell is set to launch a series of new Inspiron notebooks.
Having had an Inspiron 700m for what sees like ages now, feel good that Dell is coming off of its battery woes, but only time (and the gadget-buying public) will prove that right …
And that may be soon, with the first one apparently coming right around Memorial Day.
Installation of Mandrake 9.0 on ACER ASPIRE 1300X/LX
Installation of Mandrake 9.0 on ACER ASPIRE 1300X/LX
First, this document has wrote with lot of search and work, on internet, book and …
No garanty is done with this text, anyone install this modifications on server or importante computer.
Thanks for Linux community for help!
Table:
1) Model and technic
2) Install a new kernel
3) Compilation of a new kernel
4) ACPI test and instalation auto of the modules
5) Specials keys for X Windows
6) Install a USB mouse
7) Key’s config for console up and down
1) Model and technic
the difference bitween 1300x and 1300LX is the cdrom, the 1300LX have a DVD-ROM
Processor: Athlon XP1400+
Memory: 128Mo
Monitor: LCD 14,1″ 1024×768 16M colors
Video Card: S3 Twister K (Savage4 Pro +)
Sound Card: Via VT82C686 AC97 (snd-via686)
Network Card: Via VT6102 (Rhine II) (via-rhine)
Modem Card: VIA VT? AC97 Modem Controlleur
Touchepad: (PS/2)
CDROM: QSI CD-ROM SCR-242
Hard Disk: Toshiba MK2018GAP
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HP Plans to Own OS Based on Linux
The BusinessWeek runs a story about HP exploring ways to come up with their own OS to offer something simpler than the still ill-reputed Windows Vista. The netbook vendors led by Asus have shown how that works offering Netbooks with Linux variants that surprisingly work well. Microsoft could last minute squeeze in XP to still be part of that computer segment. HP has nice hardware like the Touchsmart, which have what it takes to compete with Apple hardware. Apple has the better cards though with their straight forward OS X that is a very attractive choice for many consumers that can afford the Apple hardware tax. More details on the potential HP OS plans can be found in this article on BusinessWeek.
Lenovo IdeaPad U8 MID Hits China
Lenovo’s IdeaPad U8 MID concept seemed to be that alone – a concept – without the intent of the company to actually put the touchscreen-centered ultraportable device into production. But the Chinese buyers can now turn to the IdeaPad U8 Lenovo’s online store, priced at 4999 yuan ($ 731). For that, you get a 4.8-inch WVGA touch-sensitive screen, a 800MHz processor, WiFi, Bluetooth and 512MB RAM.
But the WiMAX and 3G support mentioned earlier seems to have fallen by the wayside, with the maximum integrated EDGE data connection. The images with the online offering a shot of the U8 complete with a USB modem China Telecom stabbing awkwardly from the top, so you probably have your own high-speed hook-up.
At present, Lenovo are running a promotion Monday Festival – until september 20 – that makes the U8, a Lenovo U210 cellphone, lomo camera, 2 GB SD card, ThinkPad memorial baseball cap, Skywalker GPS software and a “club membership card, “Probably some kind of special Lenovo owners club. The MID is now available.
Dell Inspiron 13
The all new Dell Inspiron 13 (1318) follows the design direction of the new Studio series, as well as the XPS M1330and XPS M1530. This sleek looking notebook offers a slot-loading optical drive, and unlike most Dell notebooks, is sold exclusively by Wal-Mart and Walmart.com. With a starting price of less than $700, this notebook is destined to be quite popular with students and average consumers looking for something more portable than a 15-inch laptop.
Dell Inspiron 13 (1318) specifications:
- Screen: 13.3″ WXGA TrueLife Glossy
- Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390 (1.86GHz, 533FSB, 1MB Cache)
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Storage: 160GB HDD (5400rpm)
- Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW
- Wireless: 802.11b/g
- Graphics: Intel X3100 Integrated Graphics
- Built-in web camera
- Battery: 11.1V 56Wh
- Dimensions: 12.52″ x 9.37″ x 1″/1.51″
- Weight: 4lbs 13.5oz
- Retail Price: $698
