We got a lot for help making an Ubuntu Eee feature page. Thank you! Dani’s work is now not only a feature work but also our front page. Looks great – thanks Dani :)
Iuri has taken the time to make us a donation page where the Ubuntu Eee logo is filled up with donations in real time. This will go live soon as well
With the release of the new donation page, Planet Ubuntu Eee, a download page and a forum we’re up at ubuntu-eee.com v2.0 :)
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September 22nd, 2008 | EasyPeasy
Hi,
On september 24th I made a donation of 52$ which included an offer of an Sd with Eee PC Ubuntu installed but so far received nothing, no even an acknowledgrment of the donation please inform if this is forthcoming. Thanks
Comment by John Attard — September 27, 2008 @ 11:03 am
I hope I don’t sound like a wanker, but I have to say that I am alot happier with the previous version (8.04).
Why? Because the new version has too many things missing (like compiz) and it is a lot more slugish on my 900 than the previous version (even with fancy windows effects running).
These kind of effects should not be underestimated, since they contribute to a more pleasant user experience than blacked out windows that leave a trail of ghost windows when moving them about.
I am extremly happy with the previous 8.04 version though.
It is the best system I’ve found for my 900.
In my opinion the netbook remix interface should not be default but an option that is easy to get (yes, I know how to remove it), and I do not find that kind of interface usefull unless you do not know how to navigate on a computer. It actually slows me down a lot compared to a normal interface. (some of my friends thinks that it is absurd not to be able to put their own desktop picture on their computer, at least they have not figured out how to do that, the interface is allways in the way)
You point out that the new kernel is much faster at bootup.
For me that is a non-issue/not important. It is the speed you get after bootup that is important, and my experience is that the 8.04.1 version is actually a lot slower than the previous 8.04 version when running normal tasks.
If there is a difference at bootup time,I can’t be more than 5-10 seconds difference between the two systems (on my 900).
I’m sorry to say that I will stick to the previous version for now. Because I’m so god damn happy about it!!! THANKS!
I hope you find this post usefull instead of annoying.
Keep on keeping on!
Comment by neilmcnasty — September 25, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Hi
Wanted to say thanks for a great product and that the donate page on the new website is a bit off on firefox. Layout is wierd and thanks page gives Dbase errors.
Comment by jim — September 25, 2008 @ 5:18 pm
Woot! Love the progress here. Already excited for the next release….
How’s the new logo and new release name coming up?
Comment by David — September 25, 2008 @ 4:49 pm
@walt -
The Ubuntu eee install does not have Thunderbird but you can easily install it through synaptic or apt-get. I’m running Ubuntu eee on my 901 and I’ve got Thunderbird installed and working great.
Comment by Aevin — September 25, 2008 @ 3:29 pm
This is clearly the best install for my 901. My only question is, is there a support forum. I want to get a 875U 3g card to work with this version, and I can’t seem to. Where would I look for help?
Comment by Gregory Cohen — September 25, 2008 @ 1:19 am
I wanted to thank you for making my 901 functional. It’s like night and day compared to the default xandros.
Comment by Austin — September 25, 2008 @ 12:55 am
eeeUbuntu 8.04.1 installed in my new 901 now.
Very nice!!
Comment by Olle — September 24, 2008 @ 11:25 pm
I tried the latest release by running it off a CD. It doesn’t have Thunderbird. Can Thunderbird be installed?? How?
I need to know this before I actually install it. I am running the prior version and it works fine.
Comment by walt — September 24, 2008 @ 6:39 pm
Nice new website, gives the project a professional image. However – we need a forum! I bet you have enough of a user base to warrant it.
Comment by eeehappy — September 24, 2008 @ 12:16 pm
I’m getting php error too.. :(
Comment by nosve — September 23, 2008 @ 9:56 pm
http://www.ubuntu-eee.com returns
Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ‘{‘ in /mnt/local/home/ramvi/ubuntu-eee.com/index.php on line 111
my eee900 arrives tomorrow and i would love to know that i’ll be able to see this lovely features page….
Comment by paulderol — September 23, 2008 @ 9:16 pm
Thank you, now the layout is fine in Firefox2 :)
Comment by Rones — September 23, 2008 @ 6:50 pm
Rones, how’s that?
Comment by Jon Ramvi — September 23, 2008 @ 5:25 pm
Rones, thanks a lot!
Velhoon, no, not that I know of – sorry
Comment by Jon Ramvi — September 23, 2008 @ 5:16 pm
Ooooops, sorry
spending so much time playing around with the 8.04.1, and missing so much sleep that i can’t get my right from my left; In my prévious post, I meant drop to the LEFT !!
I swear (sigh) I won’t turn my eepc on when i get home and go straight to sleep !!
Comment by jean-yves — September 23, 2008 @ 4:54 pm
I’ve got 8.04.1 running on an Eee PC 900 and the “lock screen” won’t unlock. Any fix yet?
Comment by Velhoon — September 23, 2008 @ 3:58 pm
Nice new feature page, but it does not work with Chrome :-(
Comment by LondonDweller — September 23, 2008 @ 9:32 am
using ubuntueee on my freshly purchased 1000h… works brilliant so far… thanks for the effort… the new front page looks great…
Comment by Pistooli — September 23, 2008 @ 7:52 am
Please add “clear:both” to the style of the table-tag, then the page layout should be correct (tested Firefox2 and Firebug).
Comment by Rones — September 22, 2008 @ 9:17 pm
Looks great from the screen shot to the left of my comment posted here.
Although using Safari 3.1.2 everything is dropped off to the RIGHT-hand margin.
Please advise?
Comment by Midnite Mac — September 22, 2008 @ 5:02 pm
Thank you jean-yves
Comment by Jon Ramvi — September 22, 2008 @ 3:57 pm
Hello,
first of all, thanks for this awesome distro, keep up the good job !!
Just for info the new site does not work with firefox 2. All the content is dropped to the left !!
ciao !
Comment by jean-yves — September 22, 2008 @ 3:13 pm
John Attard, got you on my list here. It’s on it’s way soon enough.
Thank you for your patience
David, we’re waiting as long as possible with the re-branding.
Comment by Jon Ramvi — September 27, 2008 @ 1:41 pm