Many people while buying Laptops look for compatibility of the operating system and different software available to handle various tasks. People usually avoid buying Linux laptops due to compatibility issues of hardware and software. However, things are rapidly changing and the open source communities have added many useful and user-friendly distributions applications to Linux’s. It is now equally as user friendly as Windows operating system. Hence, nowadays, buying a Linux compatible Laptop can always be a viable option.
What are the advantages of using Laptops with Linux?
Well, good question, here are some points, which will help you know what the various advantages of using Linux Laptop are.
Compatibility: Majority of people live under the impression that they will not be able to use files similar to Mac or Windows users if they install Linux in their Laptop. However, this is fallacy, the fact is Linux is highly compatible and can use almost all types of common file formats. In simple words, there is no need to employ the help of a converter to make changes in the document, which you might have made in a windows-based system.
Performance: No doubt, performance plays a pivotal role when opting for an operating system (OS). The Linux OS provides good performance in both networks and workstations. In simple words, with Linux on Laptop you can operate multiple programs simultaneously and that too with great efficiency. With Linux compatible laptops, you can also easily connect with numerous people and at the same time enjoy a high-speed connection.
Flexibility: A Linux laptop computer offers you great amounts of flexibility, to suit your personal preferences and needs, and you can even customize your OS. These include, installing only selected components of programs. This will help you to save plenty of disk space in your notebook. For instance say, you don’t need to install the entire office suite, you can install only those components which you use at a regular basis.
Mini Laptops On Linux : Asus Eee PC 8G
Due to the exclusive innate features of Linux, many companies offer Linux Laptop such as HP, Dell, Acer, Compaq, and Lenovo Linux Laptop and so on. However, the best Linux Laptop which you can get is the ASUS Eee PC 8G .
The ASUS Eee PC 8G is a low end mini notebook loaded with Linux operating system. It comes with wide range of applications which makes it ideal for children, mobile users and second PC users. The user can also upgrade to XP through the XP driver set supplied.
The ASUS Eee PC 8G features Celeron M processor, which is quite good for word processing and internet, needs. This Linux laptop notebook also features a SD card slot and a web cam. It is also compatible with 802.11b/g wireless network. A fully charged battery lasts for about 37 work hours. It is also a cheap linux laptop as compared to other linux laptops and a complete value for money spent.
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Cheers, I hope you have a nice day! Very good article, well written and very thought out. I am looking forward to reading more of your posts in the future.
Good Morning, Thanks for taking the time to write that.