Which OS

I'm planning to get a Acer A150 120GB model. I'm hoping to upgrade OS from Linpus lite to something a bit better.

Been reading a few threads and some people seem to have slow machines running a slim down, graphically simple Windows XP installation while other are running Vista with full aero. Is this due to the difference between the ssd and hdd version?

What OS would you recommend for the 120GB model? Can Vista be run at a decent speed?

Windows XP (nlited?)
TinyXP
Vista - w/wo aero
Windows 7

Thanks

 

All I can suggest is WindowsXP in full version - not nLited or another funny version. 120GB HDD is big enough to keep full system... Why XP - this system is older then "7" or Vista so there is less problems with anything - obviously supporters of "7" and Vista are going to shout at me but I don't care

 

Curious why buy a Linux netbook and then switch to Windows?

 

I'm guessing coz it's cheaper... and he's planning on installing pirated versions of windows w/c are also free hehe.

Then again, he may have windows XP already from older PC's, laptops.

Back to topic: I'm concur on the full version of windows, on the HDD version, there's really no need to nlite anything.

 

As said, the Linpus version was the cheaper option which was one of the deciding factors. I forgot to include ubuntu in the list , I don't really have an aversion to linux, as I have used Ubuntu Hardy Heron on my desktop before. Its just that I'm not sure Linpus is as good as the alternatives available.

As the general consensus so far has been XP, I may make the switch soon( after I've got to grips with Linpus).

Just another question left. If I do want Linpus loaded back on and to a factory state, will the provided DVD restore the machine perfectly (ie delete fat/ntfs partitions; create ext2/3 and then finally restore Linpus)? or will I need to setup the partitions again beforehand?

Thanks for the replies.

 

Full version of XP with a less bloated security software like Avast, an SD card with 2 gigs and eboostr works very well.
Not sure about Vista, it seems even Microsoft is pulling the plug.

 

i think windows is too heavy that laptop, you should install some light linux distro.. thats only my assessment

 

Too heavy? XP Home SP3 only uses 1.7gb of HD space and 180mb RAM in my setup. That's without nLiting anything... I don't see that as heavy at all, hehehe. It runs almost anything I throw at it. For comparison, XP Home SP3 is alot more responsive than my previous Mandriva 2009 installation.

 

Curious is that before or after adding software to allow your netbook to become productive?