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 - For the complete novice or expert programmer - no one in betweenYes, the Eeepc is a wonder, but you need to know what you're getting with this if you don't opt for Windows. You are NOT getting a computer with an open operating system and a few useful programs - you are getting a completely modified version of Linux that is locked from any customization what-so-ever. If you are a complete novice and just want to check email and surf the web, then this computer is wonderful. And if you are a hardened Linux programmer, you can dig into this thing and modify it to your heart's content. But if you're like the other 90% of us, you have enough experience with computers that you'd probably like to install something that isn't already on it, and unless you enroll in a programming class, GOOD LUCK! I'm rooting for Linux, but it has a LONG way to go. It's absolutely impractical for anyone not already an expert with it. I am a database programmer, so I'm usually pretty resourceful when it comes to figuring things out, but even I have spent WEEKS trying to get this thing to do what I want. Once I started modifying it, there were nothing but problems. I swear, I actively had to reprogram the operating system to NOT delete files off the desktop when it's turned off. That's insane. It's not worth it... Go for the Windows install, or get a Dell Mini. You've been warned... Rating:  - Nice but the operating system had to goIt's great, but in order to enjoy it I had to load "eee ubuntu." Now everything is fine. Rating:  - I'm Lovin itIts what I had in mind when I decided to look for a small, lightweight little laptop for personal travel use. It filled my every expectation. I wanted something that I could drop in my carry-on and not have to huff and puff as I was lugging it thru the airport. I'm not expecting it to do my engineering work, I've got a company unit for that (and what a pain it is to use in the hotel room with all its firewall protection). There are things that some might want in this that it doesn't have, but they would just make it bigger or more expensive. I've had it 6 weeks now and am real happy; got what I paid for. Rating: - Great product for its intended purpose; and really funThis laptop is very small and very light. As a consequence, the keyboard is tiny. People complain about that but they miss the point. It isn't as small as a BlackBerry or similar devices. The laptop is about the size of a small book so it is easy to take with you when you don't feel like lugging a huge laptop. The screen is very good and the Linux OS is just fine. I like Linux but my wife, you is neutral, said she doesn't care if it has XP or not. She can work with her documents and surf no problem. I used it when I was on jury duty and wrote to my wife and work since we weren't allowed to have cell phones. It connected to their wireless flawlessly and the time flew by as I watched movies and sent email. Another cool thing is the huge communities that have been created for this thing. They show how to mod it, put operating systems on it, all kinds of things. You can get an MSI wind I suppose, but it won't have the cult following! Rating: - good for its pricecons: this pc gets hot after a while. wireless is not that great despite having strong signal. the linux OS is inflexible pros: fast and webcam is nice.
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