linux

HP 2133 Mini-Note PC review

Reviews You'll find two main versions of the 2133 on sale: one that uses SuSE Linux, and one that uses Windows Vista Business edition. The Windows Vista version is available to buy for around £415, while the Linux version is available for around £360...

Editor's rating   7.2

Tags: hp, linux, brightness, sale

28 May 2008, 13:48

Elonex webbook preview

Reviews Elonex says it'll ship with either Windows or Linux, with the Linux-equipped models using 2GB or 4GB solid-state drives or an optional 80GB mechanical drive. They're fine for running most distributions of Linux, but really do struggle when asked to...

Tags: elonex, weight, sort, ports

10 June 2008, 6:31

Acer Aspire One review

Reviews Like most netbooks, the One comes in Linux and Windows XP versions. The entry-level Linux version sells for £220 and packs the hugely popular 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU and 512MB of RAM. Many of us will be familiar with Linux-based operating...

Editor's rating   8.8

Tags: acer, windows xp, battery life, linux

20 June 2008, 17:15

Jens of Sweden MP-500 (1GB) review

Reviews The latter is a mainstay of Linux enthusiasts who admire the OGG codec's open-source heritage. Because the player mounts as a generic USB device on all mainstream file systems, you don't need special driver software to use the MP-500 on a Windows...

Editor's rating   5.3

Tags: jens of sweden, speakers, listening, appearance

12 April 2006, 16:48

Samsung YP-Z5 (2GB) review

Reviews This means that whether you plug it into a Mac, a Windows or a Linux PC, the YP-Z5 will transfer MP3s using a simple drag and drop interface. Or Creative's players, most of which refuse to mount on an OS X or Linux machine.

Editor's rating   7.8

Tags: samsung, manufacturers, wheel, scroll

16 March 2006, 17:25

Asus Eee PC 701 review

Reviews Instead, Asus supplies its own Linux-based graphical user interface. Obviously, it being a Linux machine, users can download any amount of open source software -- so long as it'll fit on the hard drive.

Editor's rating   8.6

Tags: asus, sample, ram, battery life

22 October 2007, 17:15

Asus Eee PC 900 review

Reviews The amount of storage you get in your Eee PC 900 depends on whether you opt for the version containing Linux or Windows XP as an operating system. The Linux model comes with a fairly capacious 20GB of storage, while the Windows XP model has just 12GB.

Editor's rating   8.7

Tags: asus, wait, aspect, ratio

16 April 2008, 10:58

Eee PC 901 review

Reviews Windows XP and Linux versions will be available for the same price -- £319 -- although the specs will vary slightly. The Windows XP model gets 12GB of storage, while the Linux model gets 20GB of storage.

Editor's rating   8.8

Tags: asus, linux, cpu, windows xp

16 June 2008, 14:47

GamePark Holdings GP2X review

Reviews This, in effect, makes it a handheld computer on which you can run a wide variety of Linux applications, or even create your own. Behind the scenes, the GP2X uses a stripped-down version of the Linux operating system, which for the most part is a...

Editor's rating   7

Tags: gamepark holdings, linux, pick, handheld

28 September 2006, 16:42

Which is the best UMPC?

Reviews They are best referred to as a type of small form-factor PC that fits in the palm -- but don't let their size fool you, they run proper versions of the Windows or Linux operating systems and most software.

20 July 2007, 13:52

MSI Wind review

Reviews There's the low-cost Linux version (around £320), and the slightly more expensive Windows XP model (£363). Who'd have thought super-small, super-cheap laptops would be the hottest property in the world of computing?

Editor's rating   8.8

Tags: msi, cpu, cell, wind

29 May 2008, 17:17

Dell Dimension XPS 600 review

Reviews Linux users will be able to take advantage of the full power of the XPS's processor immediately -- many versions of Linux support 64-bit addressing. While other models in the Dell Dimension range have shed their dull chassis and turned a sparkling...

Editor's rating   8.3

Tags: dell, hard disk, king, vga

14 October 2005, 18:27

Archos 605 WiFi review

Reviews Available in 30GB and 160GB hard disk and 4GB flash versions, the 605 runs on a modified version of Linux and supports an optional Opera Web browser for full Web access. The Archos 605 WiFi is the flagship model of the fifth generation of portable...

Editor's rating   8.5

Tags: archos, handles, opera, dock

8 August 2007, 19:10

open source

Reviews The most notable example of open-source software is the Linux operating system. With open-source software, the original programming 'blueprints,' or source code, of a program are available to the public for free so that anyone can see and modify it.

21 December 2006, 15:24

Intel Classmate PC review

Reviews Linux-based Asus Eee PC -- a product that's actually available to consumers -- but the Classmate is clearly designed to withstand greater wear and tear, with a thick ruggedised plastic shell. While the OLPC XO-1 is perhaps the best-known laptop...

Editor's rating   7

Tags: intel, windows xp, hard drive, cpu

19 March 2008, 13:12