You can modify /etc/inittab to auto login and start x automatically via the logged in user's .bashrc. It's very easy and it's out there in google search. Very nice configuration mod for personal desktop/laptops without having to log in all the time. :)
You can switch into desktop mode... but now the plain Ubuntu works (at least 9.04) out of the box. You just have to enable mobile ppa and install poulsbo graphic drivers.
Now, you don't need any tweak. Just install Ubuntu 9.04. You download ISO file from ubuntu, then write it into USB stick using unetbootin. Then boot mini 12 using the USB stick.
You can modify /etc/inittab to auto login and start x automatically via the logged in user's .bashrc. It's very easy and it's out there in google search. Very nice configuration mod for personal desktop/laptops without having to log in all the time. :)
BTW I <3 my MSI U210 (with Debian though).
sookster54 1 year ago
how did you get it to be without the menu?
right on to desktop?
i thouhgt netbooks remix were limited to menu and not a desktop..
howtosavealife43 2 years ago
You can switch into desktop mode... but now the plain Ubuntu works (at least 9.04) out of the box. You just have to enable mobile ppa and install poulsbo graphic drivers.
teatimest 2 years ago
Nice music!
droadtrip 2 years ago 4
can a 2.5 HDD fit in this netbook
Amebixfan 2 years ago
2.5" is the size for laptop drives so yes, you cant expect to fit a 3.5" lol
Sulked 2 years ago
you misunderstand, apparantly this netbook can't fit a 2.5. it uses a Platter HDD like they use in Ipods. just making sure
Amebixfan 2 years ago
Good point ultimateballer.
Mini 12 has slower and smaller 4200rpm zif hard drive.
Moreover, it is equipped with different type of Atom (Z series in mini 12, N series in wind).
teatimest 2 years ago
Sorry but thats not a impressive boot time at all. My MSI Wind will boot up Ubuntu 8.10 (not netbook remix version) in under 1 minute (47 seconds).
ultimateballer 2 years ago
got the 9" model today, the preinstalled 8.04 boots in about 30 seconds, the 9.04 netbook remix is only a bit faster.
LordKelvan 2 years ago
Go to UNR wiki, download iso, burn dvd, use external dvd drive to install. Then switch into desktop mode, install poulbo driver and you are done.
teatimest 3 years ago
How did u install this, and did you have to tweek setting to get everything to work right?
brovic777 3 years ago
Now, you don't need any tweak. Just install Ubuntu 9.04. You download ISO file from ubuntu, then write it into USB stick using unetbootin. Then boot mini 12 using the USB stick.
teatimest 2 years ago
I don't remember. Its from one of my old relaxation CD collection.
teatimest 3 years ago
I like that song, what is it?
lostsoulsucker 3 years ago