Dare I go there? Dell Inspiron Mini and Linux
It’s my birthday this month, and I deserve a treat. I’ve been promising myself a new computer for some time. I have a Dell Inspiron 1100 with all the usual Microsoft stuff, Norton 360 for security, plus a few business software applications - accounting and so on. My old Dell is getting slower and slower (even though I do all the good housekeeping stuff). It also weighs a tonne - not good when travelling internationally or even just taking it to the coffee shop.
So what do I need? I’m not a power user, just a normal business type. Mobility (small and light, but more than a smart phone/PDA), all the usual office apps, accounting & investment, shared documents and projects, blogging, access to web-based services and resources, Skype, and security of course. Over the past few months, I’ve been looking at open source and internet-based software and services (thanks Mike and Don), and I’ve recently started using Google’s mail and website services. Maybe it’s time to go to the next level.
I was about to start looking at the options when up popped news of this:
- The new Dell Inspiron Mini, with Linux.
Hmm. Coupled with a big screen and keyboard when working in the office, it could be what I’m looking for. What do you reckon? Should I surf the new wave in low cost business computing? (PS. Dell, I need a date and price).
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