netbooks for freebsd?

[Al Plant]

Jeff Hamann wrote:
> I would like to try some experimental software on a netbook. Can 
> somebody recommend a netbook that can do FreeBSD.
> 
> Requirements:
> 
> 1) Need to able to wipe out any ms-windows stuff, get installed, boot up 
> and running within 60 minutes of my time. Download, svn checkouts, etc. 
> not included. I've tired of spending weekend marathons for "fun"
> 2) Normal user will boot up in graphical interface, connect to net, etc. 
> without anything other than one finger (touchpad?) I'm thinking this is 
> a normal end-user requirement.
> 3) <$200 even possible?
> 4) hook up gps units? cronjobs?
> 
> Am I dreaming?
> 
> 
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Aloha,

I installed Manolis desktop (DVD) on a sandisc and it works fine from a 
USB port on an HP 1000 mini netbook. (The netbook has Ubuntu Linux on 
the internal drive BTW). So I figured it would work with another UNIX.

http://freebsd-custom.wikidot.com/downloads-page


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