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Upgrading OpenOffice on Asus EEE PC

There is a problem with OpenOffice 2.0 bundled with Asus EEE PC. This version is not capable to open some extensions, which are important. You might want to upgrade OpenOffice.org to work on those extensions. First you need to remove the current version. Type the following command sudo apt-get remove openoffice* This command will remove [...]

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Software Tweak for Asus EEE: Enable webcam support in Skype

The Skype version integrated with the Asus EEE PC is not capable to integrate the built-in webcam. If the webcam is not working with Skype, you need to tune up the software by updating it. Here is the procedure: In the easy mode, switch to settings and move to Add/Remove software. From here, update the [...]

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GeCube Genie, another Asus EEE PC’s clone

Asus EEE PC’s one more competitor is GeCube Genie. GeCube has launched this laptop with the same configuration as that of Asus EEE PC i.e. a 7-inch screen,  2GB flash memory and weight 950 grams. And one more feature with this. GeCube Genie can be detached from the keyboard and still it retains the functionality [...]

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EEE PC released in Korea

Now Eee Pc is also available in Korea only with Windows XP, just like Asus realeased it in Japan. EEE PC 4G costs 499,000 Won($526) to the Koreans, expensive than the price quoted for U.S. citizens. Asus EEE PCs with windows XP are not yet launched in U.S. and England, but it looks like the [...]

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Elonex One, The EEE Clone

Another laptop which will fit your budget- Elonex One. The British company behind the idea will launch the laptop in this month’s end. This laptop is going to be launched in an Educational Show. The specifications of this laptop will reveal with its launch, but we got a general idea of the configuration. The configuration [...]

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