Desktop Linux and Subnotebooks/Netbooks
Gone are those when people doubted of notebook compatibility of Linux. Now desktop Linux has made inroads even to subnotebooks/netbooks. And all the leading desktop distros such as Ubuntu, Suse, PCLinuxOS, Fedora, Xandros, Mandriva and many others have rolled out their distro versions to fit these low-cost devices. The good news is that PCLinuxOS has also forayed into this area with its EePCLinuxOS.
Low cost, light weight and portability have made these subnotebooks popular and created fresh competition among top computer manufacturers such as Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Intel, MSI, VIA and HCL.
Asus was the pilot in this subnotebook revolution by unveiling the Intel-based Eee PC range running Linux on a 7 inch color screen. These machines measure just 8.9 × 6.5 inch. It has been a top seller on Amazon.com as well as in many in retail stores across the globe.
Also: Netbooks and Mini-Laptops Buyer's Guide
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