Still Waiting for my Dell Mini 9 September 28, 2008
Posted by AlisterComputeron in Internet, Linux, Mobility, Technology.Tags: Computers, Dell, Dell Mini 9, Linux, Netbook, Technology
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Earlier this month I zipped over to Dell’s website and purchased on of its new Inspiron Mini 9 netbooks. I am eagerly awaiting it’s October 13 arrival. I ordered mine with Ubuntu Linux, 1GB RAM, 4GB SSD, and Bluetooth.
I bought this more as a project or experiment than anything else, to be honest. I want to be able to take a relatively inexpensive device with an open source OS, and use it for accessing the Internet and using Internet applications almost exclusively.
I recently took an old Pentium III PC and loaded Xubuntu Linux on it. I use it from time to time to access the Internet apps, like Gmail and Google Docs, and I think the experiment has been successful. To access the Internet, I don’t need a full OS; just something that will run Firefox.
The Mini 9 will give me the benefit of mobility in a very portible form factor. I’m anxious to see how well it functions as a multimedia device, too, although, I know I’ll need memory cards for transporting music and videos.
By no means will this be my primary computer, but I think I will find uses for it beyond what I currently plan. Stay tuned for more.
Looking forward to a review.
Zac, thanks. I can’t wait to write the review, as that will mean the Mini has arrived. BTW, I like your blog. I hope to see more of the command line stuff.
Shall do.