[driftdiver]

I’ll agree that recent distibutions of linux are much easier to install. But thats where the easy part ends. Try getting it on the network and its not so easy. Guess with this wonder machine that wont be a concern since they didn’t make it internet capable.

[B Knotts]

Does anyone actually use a modem to connect to the Internet these days?

This will be a fine machine for what most people use a computer for.

Wal-Mart wouldn’t sell it if they didn’t think so.

Windows is just too expensive for the sub-$250 computer market.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Try getting it on the network and its not so easy.

The Live CDs pretty much all do that automatically.

[papasmurf]

All of the current distro’s auto setup and connect.

Download and try the cd LIVE version, you’ll be surprised.