READ ME - FOR NEW LINPUS LINUX USERS

[KiNG]

As requested by a member on the board

Basic things you need to know using Linpus - if your a total linux beginner, read further reading below.

To activated advanced mode - goes into the real operating system of linpus, allows you add/remove programs etc..
see here - viewtopic.php?f=13&t=28

Packet Manager - add/remove software
Once the advanced mode has been activated, under System you will find Add/Remove Software which is the Red Hat/Fedora Packet Manager. You will need your password (the one you set up during installation) to access it. Now you can install programs.

Opening shell terminal - open a terminal (alt F2) on acer aspire one
http://linuxreviews.org/beginner/#toc5


Further reading
http://www.reallylinux.com/docs/windowstolinux.shtml
http://linuxreviews.org/beginner/
http://www.linux.ie/newusers/beginners-linux-guide/

Drivers Windows XP / Vista / BIOS - http://www.aspireoneuser.com/downloads/

Thx to all the members who has posted the above information, credit to them

[miketurley]

I have had my One for two weeks and am just coming to grips with Linux - this is my first experience! I've tried to follow the instructions to open up the advanced mode but cannot get it to work. My problem seems to be setting up 'xfce-setting-show' in the terminal.

Can anyone give me some detailed step by step instructions? This real Linux rookie will be very grateful!!

[OneHead]

Can anyone give me some detailed step by step instructions?

Have you tried the instructions as directed above (http://www.aspireoneuser.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=28) ?? Those are step-by-step ...

[miketurley]

many thanks - all OK now - I'm learning fast!

[ratbag]

hi i am a newby i just got a acer aspire one, and i am trying to updated firefox, i do not uderstand on this form page about hack, i have manage so far as to go to my file, go to terminal, and then i am just lost what do next. please help.

[Albertde]

The basic problem I believe (could be wrong) with upgrading to Firefox 3 is the Aspire One plugin that was built for Firefox 2 specifically to enable users from the browser to view and listen to Windows Media and other video and audio files encountered on the web "without downloading", i.e., without having the normal Windows Media (or other) player.

[chazzmor]

I have had my One for two weeks and am just coming to grips with Linux - this is my first experience! I've tried to follow the instructions to open up the advanced mode but cannot get it to work. My problem seems to be setting up 'xfce-setting-show' in the terminal.

Can anyone give me some detailed step by step instructions? This real Linux rookie will be very grateful!!

This is what worked for me:

1. From the Desktop, under the Files Group, click on My Documents
2. When the Documents- File Manager window opens up, click on File, then on Terminal
3. Starting at the black cursor, type: xfce-setting-show (Don't use any quotation marks)
4. Press ENTER key.....(don't laugh, that's what held me up for 2 hours. I forgot to press Enter)
5. Another window will open with several icons.
6. Left click the Desktop icon and another window will open with 2 tabs
7. Left click the Behavior tab
8. Look down the list for the "Show desktop menu on Right click" and check(click) the box.
9. Close all windows and return to your Desktop.
10. Now, if you Right click anywhere on your desktop the Menu will open.

[cjc9280]

Hi, I'm considering buying an Acer ASpire One - 512mb, linux, but I was told it doesn't come with any pre-installed software?? only linux. I know I can download open office, but what about the messenger, skype and games?? I am very confused. How easy is it to configure / install new software??

[Grim Squeaker]

The linux version includes OpenOffice, a custom made messengerprogram, mediaplayer, photoviewer and emailprogram, as well as several demogames. Skype is not included by default, but can be installed.

Since the included Linpus Linux is based on fedora 8 you can also install many programs from the fedora repositories. Some incompatibilities might occur there though.

[cjc9280]

The linux version includes OpenOffice, a custom made messengerprogram, mediaplayer, photoviewer and emailprogram, as well as several demogames. Skype is not included by default, but can be installed.

Since the included Linpus Linux is based on fedora 8 you can also install many programs from the fedora repositories. Some incompatibilities might occur there though.

Excellent, thanks. Not sure what "fedora 8" is though - am going to order my acer tomorrow - the Acer Aspire One AOA150-Ab.