The Advanced Desktop

Changing over to the Advanced desktop on the Eee is not really a big deal.  I’m still a linux newbie, but can get around with the CLI (command line interface) okay.  I’ve found the following steps to be an easy way to launch the Advanced desktop:

1) Make sure that you are connected to the internet

2) Open a terminal window by typing Ctrl + Alt + t (this should bring up a new window)

3) Type sudo apt-get update and hit Enter

4) Type sudo apt-get install kmserver kicker and hit Enter

5) Hit the power button or click on the shutdown icon in the lower left corner of the screen

6) On the restart menu select Advanced (I think it says “Advanced”…I’m doing this from memory as I now have a new distro installed on my Eee…more on that later)

Here’s the Eee’s Advanced desktop

 

 The default Advanced desktop

The Advanced desktop menu system

The Advanced desktop with the taskbar hidden (to save screen real estate)

What Do You Want To Know?

What kind of reviews or information do you want to know about the Eee?  I plan on doing as many reviews and tutorials as possible and as time allows, but would like some ideas on what other people want to know.  Do you have any concerns or worries about the device?  Are you thinking about buying one but have a couple of unanswered questions?  Let me know and I’ll see what I can do.  I am planning on enabling the advanced mode very soon and then on to different linux distros, so if you have any questions about the default setup be sure to let me know.

Where To Buy Your Eee PC

Here is a list of retailers and “e-tailers” that carry the Eee PC:

• Amazon

• Best Buy

• Buy.com

• CDW

• Costco

• J&R

• PC Connection

(If you know of any others, leave a comment and I’ll add them to the list)