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Should the “laptop” option be selected for netbooks when installing Debian?

When installing Debian on an Eee PC netbook, the "Software selection" screen shows "Desktop environment" is selected by default, but not "Laptop". As laptops are similar to netbooks, should I ...
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Installing Linux on an Android netbook

Is it possible to boot Puppy Linux using an USB stick on a netbook running Android, specifically this one: http://amzn.to/VSEJTf? Is the right kind of BIOS in place that it can boot from USB?
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SDcard support in Linux for ENE Flash UB6250 card reader (found on Acer Aspire One 522)

I have an Acer Aspire One 522 netbook for which I want to get the SDcard reader working, but I'm having trouble getting it to recognize the SDcard after it is inserted. I use Slackware and always ...
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Damn Small Linux on EEE PC 901

Has anyone tried to use (either install to HD or LiveUSB) Damn Small Linux on the Asus EEE PC 901 netbook? If so, does it work well? Does it have any problem with the WiFi connection?. I ask because ...
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Are there any Linux distributions specifically designed for netbooks?

I have been using Ubuntu Netbook edition for the past two years now (it merged with regular ubuntu at some point, and I'm using the default environment: Unity). I need something faster, more ...
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Keyboard Fn problem on Samsung netbook

I'm running Slackware Linux on a Samsung NC 110 netbook. None of the Fn keys work exept for the audio volume level keys. Currently I can control the brightness of the display with this command: ...
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Subtle WM without a numpad

I just started using subtle WM on a netbook, and there are keybindings that need a numpad. I'm still not familiar with the terminology, but I think it's for the gravities. Is there a way to configure ...