Ed "The Computer Wizard"

I have just updated the WordPress version from 2.6.2 to 2.7.  I made backups, but it looks like all I have to do is disable and reactivate Featurific.  I also have to change some permissions to make that work again.  All in all, pretty painless.

The Admin page is well laid out, and I really like the feel of this version.

I received a NetBook for Christmas, it was at the top of my list this year.  I was leaning toward the MSI Wind for it’s easy hackintosh dual boot ability.  In the end my wife selected the HP Mini 1000 for me.

I like the Solid State Hard Drive, it boots incredibly fast.  It only came with 1gig of memory, but that is a restriction Microsoft puts on OEMs that are selling Windows XP on NetBooks.  I checked the hardware with SIW (System Information for Windows) and it looks like the motherboard will recognize up to 4gb of RAM.  A quick look around the Internet and I can a 2GB module for about $25, or a 4GB module for about $35.  I think I’m going to spring for the 4GB stick.

I spent a lot of time filling up the hard drive, but I did manage to install DreamWeaver, BlogDesk, RocketDock, Opera 10 Alpha, HappyFish, Trillian, Think Free Mobile, PowerArchiver, SlickRun, VLC Player, Paint .net,, and a several other apps.  So, I should be twittering and posting to this blog from this handy little device.

I’m having a lot of fun with the HP Mini so far, and I hope to make this my mobile replacement.  It’s right at 2 pounds, so I don’t even notice it in my backpack.  I think I will want to get a good wireless mouse, though.  I don’t really like track-pads, but this isn’t bad.  I thought the side button placement would bug me, but it is realwebcamy to get used to.

There is a built in webcam, so I can make vids for my 12 seconds account.

Any NetBook tips or tricks that you want to share?  How about some slimmed down apps, that are easy on screen real estate and system resources?  Let me know in the comments.

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