Ev0,
Many netbook users have truly been blown away by their Windows 7 experience! I would encourage you to give it a whirl! For more information, Microsoft does have a site with whitepapers, tutorials, walkthroughs and screen casts on all the “under the hood” features in Win 7. Check out the Springboard site for Windows 7 on TechNet here http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd361745.aspx
Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team
Are things that bad!! 1gig extra ram will probably cost you a max of £15!! You could probably get a stick for a tenner!