hi All,

Got my eeepc last week - I am a near complete noob to computer, leave alone Linux. Some noob questions need your help.

I tested downloaded Quicktime player last night but it said installation failed. Any idea why? The best thing is, the file size is 22MB and I want to delete it since can't be used, but I couldn't find the damn file in my hard disk. Appreciate your guidance.

I read somewhere that VLC player is very versatile and highly recommended. I went to Video LAN site and found there is VLC player download for different version of Linux OS. May I know which version should I download and how to install it?

Many thanks in advance for your guidance.

regards,

kn72

wellcome here KN72

I'm not sure how to install the player as i'm with XP now but i'm sure u can find some helpful tips here :

http://wiki.eeeuser.com/

guys...
i admit defeat...
i borrowed external usb dvd rom from my fren to install xp...
hehe....
i heard there's a few things we need to adjust after we install xp rite??
wats dat ya??
im installin da full xp...
i heard we need to adjust sumthin to ramdisk....
wats dat??
can any1 tell me after installin xp, wat should i do??
hehe...
thanx...

haha glad that u finally got XP on it congrats !
ok.. i think this is wat i did la...

0. enable drive compression (better do this early)
1. Disable the page file (u hv 2GB ram so it shld be perfectly ok )
2. Download RAMdisk (the 1 with GUI easier)
3. change cache of FIrefox to ramdisk
4. disable file indexing cos SSD is very fast..

i think tis is it kua.. correct me if i'm wrong guys

where to download ramdisk ya??
it is a software hor?? need to install??
sorry for noob question.....
if i use IE7, wat should i do??
hehe... thanx...
1 more thing... if im using sdhc, how to make it look like a partition in my computer??
haha... thanx....

where to download ramdisk ya??
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/27/f...nd-2003-server/

it is a software hor?? need to install??
ya need install

sorry for noob question.....
haha its ok

if i use IE7, wat should i do??
hehe... thanx...
for this i oso 4got what i did liao.. but more tips here
http://www.i64x.com/eeexp.php

1 more thing... if im using sdhc, how to make it look like a partition in my computer??
haha... thanx....
this 1 i oso dunno leh.. any 1? thx

hope it helps

actually i also finding a way to show the removable drive as a hdd lolz.

for da ramdisk, juz put da temporary internet folder in it can de??
temporary folder wanna put in it??
hehe....

1. download Hitachi Microdrive driver, extract all into a folder.

2. go to removable drive property, click update driver but choose "Have Disk" option and select the .inf file in previous folder.

3. restart and enjoy

that's the fastest way i know to turn it into HDD. no inf editing or hack

temp internet folder ok.. but not advisable to put temporary folder (windows)
u hv to edit the reg oso...

ooo...
alrite....
so its juz da temporary internet files dat we put in da ram disk la??
thanx alot xeNOS....
toughnut... mind to share where can u get da hitachi microdrive driver??
hehe....

i googled here: http://www.xpefiles.com/viewtopic.php?t=92

i tried, its working.. thx toughnut man

This post has been edited by vailance: Apr 9 2008, 12:47 PM

get the version for Xandros Linux. double click the file will proceed installation

QT...unsure

I suggest you install windows xp. it will be superb and you will be able to install anything. The original Linux OS doesnt allow you to install 3rd party softwares. that's why you get the error message.

ya only temp internet files , no sweat bro !

Emm,my expereince with original Linux is it's faster and very frenly interface ( i miss "her" actually) .It can actually install 3rd party software as well,just not too many choices if compare to XP.However,if u are using the Eee for normal surfing,watch movies and some office works,the default Linux is more then enuf.

This post has been edited by myqd: Apr 9 2008, 03:03 PM

hmmm...
guys... i hav another prob now.....
da audio driver juz couldnt install.....
wat should i do........
i install de....
den stil cannot found da driver.....
everytime restart oso da same......

i couldn't see Xandros Linux in Video Lan site. Are you referring to Debian Linux?

Yes, you could use Debian package too as just former Xandros

there is one useful package call Lazy person (sort of this name), once u install & update the package list it u will see much more packages available

iRonTech remind me this blog,if u happen to understand Chinese,refer :

http://eeelinux.blogspot.com/2007/11/lazyeeepc_26.html

hope this helps