Comments on: Acer’s “Linux” notebooks… boot. What, you need more?

By: Kadenge

Kadenge — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:02:38 +0000

linuxadore kindly tell me the version of ubuntu you are using failed in installing ver 5.10 today

By: Lenovo is next

Lenovo is next — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:14:50 +0000

I wish I could order a thinkpad or an ideaPad with the linux.. I would wipe it off and just load a xpLite or somthing of that nature.

By: Quantum Leap Technologies

Quantum Leap Technologies — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:04:39 +0000

I am really seeing a nice turn around in perception of Acer. I have had a lot of customers asking for them the past 6 months.

I remember Acer back in the late 80′s when I was doing field service. They were actually one of the first IBM compatible computers on the market. Then I believe they filed for Bankruptcy.

Anyway, they seem to be putting out a nice product line.

Regards,

Keith

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:31:59 +0000

Absolutely. That’s why I recommended Ubuntu in the post. The article addresses the rather odd choice of distribution that Acer included rather than Linux in general.

By: linuxadore

linuxadore — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:00:29 +0000

I swear it is easy /especially with Ubuntu or Knoppix/, and I am a v e r a g e user… All answers are on the web, just googling a little …

By: Jan

Jan — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:19:19 +0000

The question stands, though: how will the average computer user get to that point? Not at all, I say. The bundle is not exactly marketed as “for advanced users only”, even though it clearly is.

By: linuxadore

linuxadore — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:14:26 +0000

I am happy user of Ubuntu powered Acer Aspire 5310.
Some Linux Live CD will help you to detect hardware and test Linux OS, after that you can install it on hard and it will remove unusable Linpus Linux without GUI. Some adjustments are needed for sound /upgrade to Alsa 1.0.15 with backports/ and conexant modem or atheros wifi to work /with cable no probs – BCM Netlink work out-of-the-box/.
More info on my Opera blog. /Google – best friend/.

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:48:39 +0000

Bradley: if it works, that’s great for you. :) I don’t really have any experience with Acer hardware and I certainly won’t condemn it on principles. The only thing I”m criticizing is that their Linux bundle is pretty much unusable for less experienced computer users.
Personally, I think I’ll go for middle ground in the future, both in terms of price and reputation.

By: Bradley

Bradley — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:52:54 +0000

At risk of sounding like a fan boy… I directed an entire school district to Acer desktops and laptops. We have used Dells, Gateways, HP/Compaq, etc… all have lasted similar to what is listed above. On the other hand our Acers have lasted 5= years (remember this is a school setting and lots of abuse). We have a few select Lenovo Thinkpads, but other than an hdd dying, problems are few.

By: bernstein

bernstein — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:28:43 +0000

ah… and the linux thing.
one more reason to continue telling everyone i know : NEVER EVER BUY FROM ACER (especially notebooks)
they may be cheap but still they cost way to much for that quality….