My first post written on ASUS EEE!

I have fully unpacked the small package and started to try everything. This is also my first encounter with Linux (on a real not virtual computer that is owed by me). And this is my first post written directly on the EEE! The keyboard is small, but I got used to it in less then a day. My typing speed is the same as on normal full size keyboard.
So, what kept me busy for a few days? Trying to set up Eee was really easy, but since I consider myself a super user I wanted to tweak everything. Have everything under control. And that takes time. Linux and user interface is not that different, but if you want to change things (and I do), then it's not as intuitive as I am used on Windows. It is possible to change the operating system to Windows, but I have no intention of doing this. Using default Linux (Xandros) is a great chance of learning Linux AND getting the most of of my little machine.

What have I done to the default installation so far? First I have updated all the programs that were pre-installed. This is really easy, because the Easy mode has this feature. Go to Settings tab and select Add/Remove Software. Every program that has a new version available gets on the list and can be downloaded and installed by clicking Update button. No problems there! And now I have all the latest versions of the software that came installed on Eee.