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I received a Acer Aspire One mini laptop to test yesterday.
It comes pre installed with Linux.
Apparently its the latest Acer laptop that you can order from Vodacom.

The issue i am having is that I am using a huawei e272 usb modem.
The laptop picks it up no problem but i am unable to execute the setup to install the software.
Presently VMC 9.3.3 is on the usb modem.

Can someone please advise me on how to get the software on the laptop.

I even tried manually installing the vmc software but I had the same problem I was unable to execute the software.
 
as per the other thread what version of Linux is on the laptop, VMC does not work on Linux
 
Linpus Linux Lite version 1.0.3E

But vodacom advertises in the vodaworld magazine that the laptop has a vodafone mobile broadband for fast internet access.
So is the modem built in on this laptop
 
Sylter said:
Linpus Linux Lite version 1.0.3E

But vodacom advertises in the vodaworld magazine that the laptop has a vodafone mobile broadband for fast internet access.
So is the modem built in on this laptop
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doubt its built in but it will work but I don't know that OS but most of the new OS's it works through the network manager
 
Sorry this my first time with a linux machine.

Do you mind telling how to access the network manager.
 
I've been on the linux forum and apparently the version of linux that is on this laptop is an obscure version.
and i have to type in code so that the laptop can see the modem and connect


So why is this laptop being sold and advertised if it has a obscure version of linux surely vodacom should sell products that have been tested properly and that have fully functional operating system.

Why should I have to type out code to make this modem pick on the laptop and connect.
If i bought it it should be ready to work.
 
Was this notebook bought through a Vodacom branch? As far as I know, Vodacom does not support any form of Linux OS. Even the likes of Windows Server is not supported.

OS's supported:-

Windows XP
Windows Vista
Mac OSX

So I'd be surprised if this notebook was bought on a Vodacom contract and sold with Linux and a 3G modem.
 
Acer One

Hi, I ahve also bought the same notebook as you. I would like to get the vodcome HSDPA you are using. Could you send me the proceedure you used to install the modem correctly?

I also have another question:

Can one use the vodacom Wireless- G with this notebook, and what would the proceedure be.
 
Try Ubuntu netbook remix, it's free and should support the modem out the box, no software needed.
 
I would still like to know if this Acer Aspire One notebook with Linux pre-installed was bought from a Vodacom outlet?
 
Sylter said:
I received a Acer Aspire One mini laptop to test yesterday.
It comes pre installed with Linux.
Apparently its the latest Acer laptop that you can order from Vodacom.

The issue i am having is that I am using a huawei e272 usb modem.
The laptop picks it up no problem but i am unable to execute the setup to install the software.
Presently VMC 9.3.3 is on the usb modem.

Can someone please advise me on how to get the software on the laptop.

I even tried manually installing the vmc software but I had the same problem I was unable to execute the software.
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Does it have a dashboard on it. I saw one in Incredible C with one loaded already. It's just a matter of getting that going isn't it.
 
I've also got the flash hdd version of Acer A1 with Linux on (with extra 8Gb flash drive), on Vodacom contract... came with K3520 HSDPA modem.
I didnt like the Linpus Linux at all, so put EasyPeasy linux on, a remix of Ubuntu 8.04 for netbooks
http://www.geteasypeasy.com/
just download, put on flash drive & boot from USB, or put on DVD & install from external dvd player
It works great, no need to fiddle or setup a modem, just plug in usb modem, it picks up, (Vodacom or MTN modem, no need for driver setup) click the network icon at the top toolbar, click to connect to internet
real easy.
the menus on the side is also soooo much better than that Lipus, & very easy to add more programs & apps.
 
ic said:
Who is "they" that allegedly say such things?
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Acer and Toshiba have revealed that more than 90-percent of their netbooks - the Aspire One and the Satellite NB100 - are sold with Windows XP rather than one of the compact Linux builds that are offered on the budget ultraportables.
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http://www.slashgear.com/90-of-netbooks-sold-use-windows-xp-say-acer-toshiba-1826926/
It wasn't the quote I wanted, but it should suffice.

As long as the Linux options are crippled (either on the hardware or software fronts), then, yes, people will keep buying Windows netbooks. Some people may buy the Windows netbooks just to install Linux on them, but if Windows is either the only option, the cheapest option, the option with the best hardware features, or all three of the above, then Windows will continue to outsell Linux on the netbook front.
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http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntucat/windows-and-linux-on-netbooks-what-stays-on/

They start playing around with Linux and start realizing that it’s not what they are used to. They don’t want to spend time to learn it so they bring it back to the store. The return rate is at least four times higher for Linux netbooks than Windows XP netbooks.
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http://blog.laptopmag.com/msi-wind-coming-to-major-retailer-new-models-coming-soon

The obvious conclusion to jump to is that Linux is a failure on netbooks. It’s obvious, isn’t it? No-one wants Linux on their netbook so they’re all rushing to trade them in.
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http://www.tectonic.co.za/?p=3297
 
Locally, there are currently 3 different versions of the AAO, only one of which has embedded 3G. Prices in the region of RK2.5 for bare-bones with Linpus, RK4 for mid-range with HDD and XP, RK6.5 for high-end with embedded 3G.

I don't know which one VC is advertising, but would hazard a guess that's it the 3G one.
 
hehehe.... the windows options are understandably more expensive.
if all u need from the netbook is web, mail, some word/spreadsheet docs, etc, then the flash drive Linux version is more than capable, for me does everything I need from Windows.
I tried Windows on my 8Gb flash hdd version.... total disaster, dead slow! I know there are steps to make it faster & more responsive, but still not as good as Linux (preferably not the Linpus version, rather get Ubuntu remixes)
Even running WINE to have Windows applications are faster than WinXp on the flash drive.

To be honest, I probly didn't spend more than half hour or so with the Linpus linux, before the (perceived) lack of options pee'd me off, and I got the great Ubuntu based EasyPeasy remix.... any guys who use it, and keep it? I guess if you don't need more apps than the standard stuff on it, it should be fine for you.

We have the Linux Flash drive AA1, the 'standard' 160Gb with WinXp, and the model with 3G embedded, from VC.
Personally I think the non-3G is better model price wise... loose USB modem's reception is way better than the embedded unit, but if u've got good signal, then it is nogal nice to just connect, without having to plug a USB modem.
But if price is important, I think the 10" models are better option, not that much bigger, but much cheaper. I particularly like the HP model, keys nicer than the Acer, and has Bluetooth built in.
 
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