This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus Eee PC 901 laptop.
This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which modules you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required modules have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.
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For full specifications see the Asus Eee PC 901 specifications page.
| Name | Asus Eee PC 901 |
| Processor | Intel Atom N270 1.6Ghz |
| Screen | 8.9” WSVGA Widescreen |
| RAM | 1GB (Upgradable to 2GB) |
| HDD | 12GB to 20GB - SSD |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Network | Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Camera | Works |
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Discussion
Hi all,
I run Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.04 on an EeePC 901 (12GB) with no issues. I disabled the netbook interface though because it was slow, and I preferred the standard Ubuntu desktop anyway. I've refrained from running the updates that it wants to install though because when I tried to install them last time it stop working to the point of requiring reinstalling of the whole OS.
I tried Easy Peasy but didn't like it, it seemed essentially to be a slower more clunky version of UNR. Also tried Moblin (Beta) but didn't like it because it a) didn't come with OpenOffice or an equivalent installed, and b) wouldn't let me install it manually. Seems to be primarily set up for internet usage, and I mainly use mine for note taking in college so it wasn't really for me.
Hope this helps, I love this thing. Quick, small, light and powerful.
James