There is a tiny laptop that operates on Linux. It is called the Eee PC. It has no hard disk and a workable keyboard. It is from a Twain computer maker named Asus (Asustek Computer Inc). The notebook is great for travelers to use, and it is also great for a person that likes to carry their computer from room to room at home. The Eee is a very low priced computer. It is said that it is about $300 to $500. That's not bad at all.
Using Linux Operating System
The Eee doesn't run Windows or the Mac. The operating system that it uses is Linux.
According to a Technology columnist, the Linux can be very confusing in the way that you fix errors or in the way that you interpret some of the messages. With Linux, Firefox, Google, and Open Office all work as you might expect on the Eee. It boots up very quickly. There are no DOS commands for you to use. There is some criticism of the Eee using Linux, but I hear that the Eee is doing well with consumers.
Some people who have never used Linux may be skeptical about using or buying the Eee PC. Though it all sounds great, if you are using Microsoft Office Software, remember Linux is a totally different operating System. The software cannot be used on Linux. You can use Open Office and there will be a Windows version of the Eee. This will be great for those that do not care much for Linux or has never used it. Still, I think Linux should be given a try. This might add more experience to your computer knowledge. The more knowledge that you have about computers, the better it may be. Linux would be a challenge on the Eee for the non-experienced users. It's possible to find some things that you like a bout Linux operating system better than Windows.
The Cost
I think Linux tiny Laptop has started something. One thing that it has me thinking about is the cost. The lower cost is wonderful. I'm sure others think so too. People are starting to focus more on Linux. This might make Windows do some changing. Right now, the Asus is tiny, but it may get bigger with Linux. With it's low cost, some people that could never afford a computer may be able to get one now. I think that the Asus is going to have a great impact on the PC industry. There are charity programs that might consider the Asus for poor children. I think the Eee PC has opened a door for more people to try Linux. It has been said in the past that Microsoft has been forced to offer discounts to avoid losing sales. Even now, Linux seems to be giving Microsoft a great kick in the side.
Linux In the News
Linux also seems to becoming much more powerful and popular in the news. Linux has made it's way to the Eee PC which is something new. I have no doubt in my mind that this will make Linux lead to other things. It is starting to shake up the technology industry. Linux is truly growing. I know that Linus Torvalds (the maker of Linux) is smiling. The name, Linux, has something added to it. News reporters and article writers are starting to recognize Linux as Linux Inc. There are more reports about Linux tiny PC and rumors. There will be even more by the time that I finish this article. I think the Eee PC has really put the icing on the cake. When I heard about the Eee PC running the Linux operating system, I thought, “Linux is not through yet. Linux may be sitting on my desktop one day in the near future.” Since we are starting to hear more bout Linux in the news, Microsoft will have to work even harder. With all of the great news about the Eee PC using Linux, this should make Linux want to do even more.
Opinion
In my opinion, even though it may take some getting use to, Linux will get better. I have heard that Linux is getting easier to use and is improving. I am thinking of trying Linux with this new computer. I think Linux is going to be the next best operating system on the desktop. Though I have never used Linux, it is said that Linux hasn't done much on the desktop. Still, I am hearing more about Linux, and I think Linux is rising up more and more. This is good news that the maker, Asus, has chosen Linux. After this, more makers like Asus might decide to accept Linux operating system. I predict that Linux will be on more desktops along with Windows. There will be lots of competition, if not already, and Linux is becoming a great rival to Windows.
