[ubuntu-uk] Fwd: [LUG] [Fwd: Computer for the elderly launched]

[Alan Pope]

2009/11/11 Rob Beard <rob at esdelle.co.uk>:
> It could possibly be based on an Atom CPU, that way it could well
> possibly be fanless.
>

Rough specs are on the site..

"simplicITy : model 100 - energy efficient, cool and quiet running
Onboard graphics, sound and network connection
Sempron LE-1250 socket AM2 energy effecient 45w processor"

"simplicITy : model 200 - smaller and quieter than model 100
Mini-ITX Intel desktop D945 motherboard
Intel dual core Atom processor"

> Yep, I agree, it looks like it does a couple of things and does them
> well.  Of course not having played with the software (I'm going to try
> and give it a whirl) then I could be wrong.  First thing I thought of
> though when I saw it was Ubuntu Netbook Remix.
>

I had a play with Mint earlier, and have watched the screencasts for
Eldy. I can see how it can be appealing to a new user, especially
those who have been put off by complex user interfaces.

Hell even I still like the Xandros install on the Eee :)

Cheers,
Al.