[AuckLUG] Eee PC and Ubuntu

[don at inventory.co.nz]

If a future version of Ubuntu uses more than 4 Gb, could it be 
installed on the Transcend SDHC card?

I am wondering how I could install Ubuntu in view of the fact that 
there is no CD drive. Can it be installed from a USB flash drive?

> If you're going to stick with the default Xandros, then yeah, thats about
> right.
> If you're going to install Ubuntu 8.04 (Ive been through multiple distros
> including Ubuntu Mobile, EeeDora, some Security-related distros, XP, and
> 8.04 wins hands down for me) then you can easily have over 1.5GB free.
> 
> For the price of an 8GB SDHC card ($50?) I wouldnt be too worried about
> getting an 8GB EeePC. The Transcend Class6 8GB SDHC cards are supported
> well:
> http://friendlycomputer.co.nz/onlinestore/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=858
> 
> The EeePC can be a bit funny about certain SDHC cards, so stick with the
> above, User manual says its gauranteed to work.
> 
> Provided you're not planning on keeping Movies & stick to just one or two
> music files, then you'd be amazed at how long that 1.5GB will probably last
> you! :)
> 
> Hope this helps
> 
> 
> Chill.