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Welcome. Jason Curtis RSC WM - Learning Technologist Jason.curtis@wlv.ac.uk. Overview. Primary function/Typical uses Interface Applications Technical specifications Technical considerations Useful resources Q & A. Primary Function/Typical use.

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  1. Welcome Jason Curtis RSC WM - Learning Technologist Jason.curtis@wlv.ac.uk

  2. Overview • Primary function/Typical uses • Interface • Applications • Technical specifications • Technical considerations • Useful resources • Q & A

  3. Primary Function/Typical use • Typically the ASUS Eee PC should be used as a secondary computing device! • Ideal for mobile computing, offering great flexibility. • Typically used for short bursts at a time. • Ideal for impromptu collaborative exercises . • Research on the move. • Maximising social networking opportunities for those potential uses who find the typical Graphical User Interface (GUI) intimidating (Linux)

  4. Interface • Microsoft XP, traditional Graphical User InteRface (GUI) . • Linux Interface Demo

  5. Applications Linux Xandros • Open Office • Webmail or Thunderbird • ASUS Media suite • Sound • Photo • Video • Media • Firefox • Antivirus (KDE) • Skype preinstalled – no need to install webcam Microsoft XP • MS Works • MS Outlook • MS Media Player • Movie Maker • Live Photo Gallery • Acrobat Reader 8 • IE v6 • Antivirus (no) • Skype (no)

  6. Technical Specifications • Linux Xandros or Microsoft XP • 4GB SSD Hard drive • 512 Mb DDR2 RAM • 10/100 Ethernet and WIFI enabled • Integral Webcam and Microphone • 4 cell battery capable of 8 hours • 3 x USB2.0 ports • VGA port • Microphone and Headphone port • SD/MMC card slot (not provided, but recommended) • Two years manufacturers guarantee

  7. Technical considerations • Solid state drive – no moving parts • Virtually shock proof • Virtually no noise • 10,000 write cycles (SD card) • Turn WIFI off to conserve battery live • Skype not installed on the MS version (beta4.0) • Antivirus and updates • Turned off by default • Linux version tied into inbuilt version • Microsoft version can be altered (not installed) • Installation of additional software Linux Vs Microsoft • Multiple browser tabs open may affect performance

  8. Useful Resources Linux and XP FAQ http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us Eee Pc user forum http://forum.eeeuser.com/ Skype Beta 4.0 http://www.skype.com/intl/en/download/skype/windows/beta/ AVG Antivirus http://free.avg.com/ww.download?prd=afe

  9. Any Questions?

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