The little machine and a helpful side link.

I keep thinking about computers. I have the time, and little else is clambering for my time, no one is knocking on my door, and it being a weekend, there just is not much else to do. So, I started looking for a couple of things. The first item was actually a search for more links. I will be changing some links, adding a few, dropping a few, with the possible addition of some non-blog links. In looking over the links I have, I noted that though liberals and libertarians were represented, my political affiliation was not properly represented. So, I mean to fix that.

While doing a search of conservative blogs, I ran into a particular blog which detailed information pertaining to a laptop, notebook really, I am eyeing. It looks like an offering for an upgraded OS, something which might not be a bad idea. As a beginner in Linux, I need all the help I can get. As well, I decided to add a link so people could look at this machine. I do not think it could ever be called the perfect machine, yet for an inexpensive portable, easy to use out of the box, yet with OS upgradeability, it would be difficult to beat. Plus, an introduction to Linux, which would allow the use of cheaper computers and open up a better understanding of operating systems, programming, and software in general yet have that complication be optional, I just do not think there is a better deal. There are several outlets for the machine, my favored is this one and here is the link to the OS upgrade. It was the information on the blog page which rallied me to blog.

Though, I think this would be better for children, techies (budding or otherwise), and college students getting into software, engineering, math, and a few other fields, I would not object to getting this type of unit for my mother, if she was a die-hard netizen and started traveling a great deal. But for power users, gamers, video junkies, and others, this just would not do as a primary machine. As well, I am unsure about the size. As soon as I find out, I will let you know. I should note though, even with big hands, my fingers are more nimble then their size might indicate. For beginners with big hands, this might not be a good test. Apple might still have the foolish cool thing, but cheap speaks sales. This might be the newest cool tool.

Oh, just to check in on her, I called my Mum. She has enjoyed being with the grandchildren. My niece’s performance in the Nutcracker Suite (correct suite?) was wonderful. I will probably “get” to see a bunch of pictures. Yeah, ok, though my brother and myself are not on speaking terms, I suppose I do harbor a little pride in his little ones. My Mother is set to return Tuesday, so I thought I would be there to have the house lit up for her. She has asked that I postpone until Wednesday so she may rest up and prepare the house, do a few of her things, and feel more prepared for my visit. It is an unusual request, but it works out well. It gives me a little more time to set my place before I go and to attempt to finish some last minute business.