Eee PC

There is a version of Ubuntu which is optimized to work well on netbooks, the Ubuntu Netbook Edition. It’s now been reworked for use of smartbooks that are powered by ARM processors.  One of the problems Ubuntu Developers encountered, is that the interface needs 3D hardware drivers but, this isn’t found on all ARM chipsets [...]

In a recent interview with Asustek chairman Jonney Shih, he explained that the company is not looking into making smartbooks and eBook readers in the near future. He says that one of the major roadblocks for this technology is the compatibility with most software. Most Asus netbooks can run on a host of different OSes [...]

During the recent Computext 2009 event, there were several Android-powered smartbooks which were put on display by various manufacturers. Although most of the smartbooks seems to work well, two Gartner analysts say that smartbooks running Google Android are not ready for primetime yet. The Gartner Analysts were pleased with the netbooks and smartbooks using Google [...]