Windows on Ultra-portable PCs (Eee and Acer One)

manveruppd · 30 Sep 2008 at 14:33

Having looked at some Asus Eee PCs and Acer Ones, I've noticed that some of them have specs that are perfectly capable of handling Windows. The Intel Atom seems to be an x86 processor as well, so is there anything stopping someone from buying the el-cheapo Linux versions and then sticking XP or Win2k onto them?

MTA99 · 30 Sep 2008 at 14:47

Nope!

You might have to get an external CD/DVD drive or use a usb stick to do the install. Some people even running Vista

Recommend you read the guides on using nLite/vLite to cut the install size down and get the most out the hardware

Wayne~ · 30 Sep 2008 at 14:52

I got the 1Gb 120Gb Linux version and put XP on it myself using a USb drive (Bit of messing about but plenty of tutorials around) and it works a treat

beermonster · 30 Sep 2008 at 15:04

You can buy acer ones with xp already on.

MTA99 · 30 Sep 2008 at 15:39

beermonster said:
You can buy acer ones with xp already on.

I think the OP is looking to save a few quid by buying the cheaper Linux version then installing his own copy of XP/Win2k

manveruppd · 30 Sep 2008 at 15:42

Great news, thank you.