This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus Eee PC 900A laptop.
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| Name | Asus Eee PC 900A |
| Processor | Intel Atom N270 1.6Ghz |
| Screen | 8.9” WSVGA Widescreen |
| RAM | 1GB (Upgradable to 2GB) |
| HDD | 4GB to 24GB - SSD |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Network | Ethernet, 802.11b/g |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Works | |
| Camera | Works |
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Discussion
Asus EeePC 900A, using the factory OS which is AsusOS 1.6 (Xandros based):
Device Compatibility Comments
Processor Not Tested no known issues
Screen Not Tested 1024×600
HDD Not Tested SSD @ 4Gig works fine
Optical Drive Not Tested not available
Graphics Not Tested 1024×600
Sound Not Tested no known issues
Ethernet Not Tested works once activated in software
Wireless Not Tested works once activated in software
USB Not Tested no known issues
Card Reader Not Tested no known issues, supports my Lexar Platinum II 60X 8G SDHC
Camera Not Tested model 900A does not offer a built in camera
Note: I presently use Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.04 on the 900A. It works … umm, ok, but due to UNR specific issues, I strongly suggest you wait for 9.10 (or later) for UNR.
The UNR issues have mostly to do with user preferences:
-color changes not being what user selected in preferences,
-power management settings not adhered to,
-some software packages malfunctioning:
-system response after awakening for
As I mentioned, I think 9.10 will be better for the “Netbook Remix”.
YMMV.
Successfully installed Debian on March 26, 2009. For sound I had to adjust the “front” control in alsamixer to hear anything.
I gave Debian also a try. Everything is working fine EXCEPT the Cardreader. Anybody know this problem ?
Please look at this distro that is specially designed for Asus EEE netbooks (for all models) with preconfigured drivers etc. http://www.geteasypeasy.com/