Archive for February 23rd, 2009

HP Mi Edition LiveUSB

February 23rd, 2009

After many hours of work, Brad Linder and Adam McDaniel, one way to make a version of LiveUSB HP Wed Edition OS. For those who are not with this concept, LiveUSB resembles LiveCD which allows you to create a Linux distribution on your computer without having to install it or to accept the changes on your hard driveHP Mi Edition LiveUSB. So you have the advantage of trying to get the OS (and all the hardware kinks to work) prior to an allowance. LiveUSBs function in the same way, but some have additional opportunities to write changes you make to the operating system (eg, adding programs and the installation of drivers) to the button so that it is a portable operating system.

Unlike most Linux distributions (like Ubuntu, the Linux behind Mi), the installation overwrites all data on your hard drive instead of that gives you the ability to install alongside your current operating system for a dual-boot. Who wanted to try it is to commit (or at least to create a full backup and go through the trouble of restoring the later).

Brad and Adam were finally a version of HP LiveUSB Sun OS, so you can try it on a Netbook and instructions posted here. Caution, this process has a fairly high tech savviness. After working in the program “Terminal” is enough to worry many people. But if you Intrepid enough We’d love to hear how HP-Mi on your Netbook. In fact, we expect to see a lot of posts, video and hardware hacks in the next few weeks.

Brando’s Driver Free USB Data Copy And Internet Connection Sharing Dongle

February 23rd, 2009

Brando’s Driver Free USB Data Copy And Internet Connection Sharing Dongle

It turns out Mom and Dad were right when it comes to their theory on the exchange of a good thing. But she has never said it would be easy, and if you ever tried to access the Internet on a computer with another, without the benefit of a router or wireless network, you will agree.

Fortunately, Brando is now selling that this simple USB dongle with two PCs via a 2 meter cable, allowing you to transfer data and a network connection to install, without a single driver.

The dongle supports Win2K, XP and Vista, and the price is probably the amount of time you spend on random copying files to and from USB flash drives.

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Asus to Kill Its 8.9-Inch Netbooks

February 23rd, 2009

Asus to Kill Its 8.9-Inch Netbooks

Asus, which kickstarted the Netbook market with its Eee PCs this year, take some difficult decisions. The company is the production of the 8.9-inch models this year, and instead says Digitimes slightly larger devices.

The move should not be surprising, as buyers want more user friendly than what actually tiny screens and cramped keyboards can offer.

About 95 percent of Eee PC shipments this year, the 10-inch — Screen size version, while the rest will be 7-inch Netbook for telecom Services, according to Benson Lin, president of Asus Asia Pacific. Users seem to prefer the 10-inch screen, says Lin.

Netbook are among the fastest growing category of personal computers as customers crave for small mobile devices even more affordable. Netbook About 15 million were sold last year and sales are expected to more than double this year, says ABI Research.

Netbook growth will depend on how comfortable users will feel with smaller machines. And Asus’ recent decision shows that there is such a thing as too small for PCs.

via GearFactor