Zonbu Notebook Review: Part I
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| When I first discovered that I going to receive a Beta testing review
| notebook from Zonbu, I was a bit skeptical. Despite being excited to try out
| one of their latest contraptions, I could not get my head around the
| challenges of a Linux notebook that was simple enough for the most casual PC
| user.
|
| It seems that it's not only easy enough for anyone, but it's a solid notebook
| for the price.
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http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2761&Itemid=449
Separating Suspend and Hibernation
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| "The following three patches are intended to start the redesign of the
| suspend and hibernation framework for devices," began Rafael Wysocki. He
| noted that the first patch introduces new callbacks for suspend and
| hibernation, while the other two patches implement the new suspend and
| hibernation callbacks for the platform and PCI bus types.
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http://kerneltrap.org/Linux/Separating_Suspend_and_Hibernation
Will be handy for a large number of laptops that do not come with Linux
preloaded.
"Pearly Gates and Em-Ballmer
One promises you heaven and the other prepares you for the grave. "
--Ray Noorda, Novell
Related:
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| From: Bill Gates
| Sent: Sunday, January 24, 1999 8:41 AM
| To: Jeff Westorinen; Ben Fathi
| Cc: Carl Stork (Exchange); Nathan Myhrvold; Eric Rudder
| Subject: ACPI extensions
|
| One thing I find myself wondering about is whether we shouldn't try
| and make the "ACPI" extensions....
|
| It seems unfortunate if we do this work and get our partners to do the
| work and the results is that Linux...
|
| Maybe there is no way to avoid this problem but it does bother me.
|
| Maybe we could define the APIs so that they work well with NT and not
| the others even if they are open.
|
| Or maybe we could patent something related to this.
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http://edge-op.org/iowa/www.iowaconsumercase.org/011607/3000/px03020.pdf
Testing Suspend and Hibernation
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| "The following patches add a new testing facility for suspend and
| hibernation," noted Rafael J. Wysocki. He continued, "the first patch adds
| the possibility to test the suspend (STD) core code without actually
| suspending, which is useful for tracking problems with drivers etc. The
| second one modifies the hibernation core so that it can use the same facility
| (it's a bit more powerful than the existing hibernation test modes, since
| they really can't test the ACPI global methods)."
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http://kerneltrap.org/Linux/Testing_Suspend_and_Hibernation
Linux: Rethinking Suspend and Resume
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| What started as the review of a bug report grew into an interesting
| debate as Linus Torvalds slammed the current suspend and resume design
| in the Linux Kernel...
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http://kerneltrap.org/node/8267
Linux: Kexec Hibernation Performance
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| Following up to the latest round of kexec-based hibernation patches posted to
| the Linux Kernel mailing list it was asked how performance would compare to
| other hibernation solutions.
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http://kerneltrap.org/Linux/Kexec_Hibernation_Performance
Zonbu Zonbook Review
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| While the Zonbu approach will not satisfy anyone who likes to tinker with his
| or her PC or needs unfettered access to the widest possible range of software
| and peripherals, anyone looking for a reasonably priced, competent, and
| low-hassle laptop should give the Zonbook a look.
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http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/osrc/article.php/3735926
Review: Zonbu Laptop
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| You want a computer but you are not into gaming. You want a simple yet
| somewhat powerful computer without breaking your energy bill. You also want a
| simple and yet powerful Operating System to go with that computer. Where is a
| person supposed to find such a computer?
|
| Enter Zonbu. The company that has both a desktop model and a notebook model
| for you to choose from at a low cost.
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http://www.raiden.net/?cat=2&aid=392
How will Linux win the OS wars? From the bottom up!
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| So therefore, best way to win the war of the operating systems is not to go
| after the high end market.
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http://www.raiden.net/?cat=2&aid=352
Notebook Review: The Zonbu Zonbook
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| While Zonbu's approach will not satisfy anyone who likes the capability to
| tinker with their computer or needs unfettered access to the widest possible
| range of software and peripherals, for those that are looking for a
| reasonably priced, competent and low-hassle notebook computer Zonbu deserves
| a close look.
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http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/reviews/article.php/3730496
Everex Zonbu Notebook
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| The Zonbu PC, a $99 miniature desktop that debuted earlier this year,
| generated some excitement among those with shallow pockets—at least until
| they saw the fine print. You have to pay the two-year subscription plan
| (ranging anywhere from $12.95 to $19.95 per month) up front before you can
| call the desktop your own. In return, you get around-the-clock technical
| support, 25GB to 100GB worth of online storage, and the comfort of knowing
| that you'll never have to update your PC manually again. The services are
| essentially what you're paying for, and so far, Zonbu hasn't looked back.
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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2259191,00.asp
Zonbu Notebook review
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| If you want something to set down on Mom’s lap this week, ensuring that
| you’ll never really have to maintain it ever again, you’re in luck. The Zonbu
| is very capable in that respect. If you want a Linux laptop, go ahead and
| pick up a cheap laptop on eBay or Craigslist and download Ubuntu.
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http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/12/24/zonbu-notebook-review/
ArsGeek reviews the Zonbu Notebook
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| The price point, even after several years of subscription fees are taken into
| account is still fairly compelling. More so since you should theoretically
| not have to worry about any updates or maintenance to the machine. If
| something breaks it will be replaced. If software goes wrong you can revert
| to the factory default while still retaining all of your files. That in
| itself is a compelling reason to look seriously at Zonbu and their desktop
| and laptop solutions.
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http://www.arsgeek.com/?p=3051
First Impressions: Real life with the Zonbu Laptop Review
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| Overall, I give the Zonbu laptop an 8.5 out of 10.
|
| The major things holding it back are the need for better flash video
| performance and some key application updates as well as a rethink of the
| physical housing. These things will be addressed in the coming months and the
| device will become indispensible at the current price point.
|
| If you’re curious, the entry point is relatively low - order one. You won’t
| regret it.
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http://mrzonbu.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/first-impressions-real-life-with-the-zonbu-laptop/
Hands On: Zonbu's Data Syncing Linux Notebook
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| The $279 Zonbu Notebook is the latest offering from the Open Source computer
| company—following up on the $99 Zonbu Desktop released earlier this year. The
| software is the same OS seen on the desktop, updated with a few new features
| such as real time data syncing. But the question remains: Does Zonbu find the
| sweet spot between solid performance and an entry level price?
|
| [...]
|
| Without the Zonbu Plan, the laptop will cost $479.
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http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/zonbu-notebook/hands-on-zonbus-data-syncing-linux-notebook-327230.php
Zonbu GNU/Linux computer
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| Zonbu is a very simple system. It is geared for users who may not necessarily
| care what operating system they are using, but someone who just wants a
| functional system. Zonbu does exactly that. The software is very
| straightforward to use. Zonbu is very environmentally friendly. Not only does
| it not require a lot of power to run, it also does not contribute to noise
| pollution.
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http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/zonbu
$99 Zonbu Linux PC On Sale Today
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| We've had our hands on these super-green Linux-and-Via powered babies for a
| little while, but now it's your turn. Even though the beta program is
| expected to run until September, Zonbu is confident that the hardware on 1.0
| is locked. That's why today, the company started selling the little box, but
| will cover the first three months of software support, technically a beta
| run, for free.
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http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/zonbu/99-zonbu-linux-pc-on-sale-today-279478.php
Linux net PC prototype gains favorable review
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| PC Magazine reviewer Patrick Norton likes the Zonbox's low power requirements
| and complement of pre-loaded software, which includes Skype, the Banshee
| music jukebox, OpenOffice, and Firefox. YouTube video playback and mp3
| ripping are less than perfect, he reports. However, the Zonbox uses only 11
| Watts to play DVDs (external USB DVD player required). It can output to a
| 720p high-definition TV with "no problems," Norton found.
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http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8552266659.html
Review: Zonbu, the $99 Linux Computer
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| There's a lot to like about Zonbu, including its three-year replacement
| warranty. With your configuration information and all your data backed up in
| the Zonbu online storage space, when you plug in, you can restore your
| machine instantly. As an added plus, Zonbu is environmentally friendly; the
| company claims the computer uses a fraction of the electricity of a standard
| PC, which will cut down on your company's electricity costs.
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http://www.cio.com/article/120653
Zonbu to Roll Out $99 Linux-Based Computer This Summer
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| There's a cheap computer on the way that undercuts them all, the $99
| Zonbu, due this summer in a silent-running form factor that's about
| the size of a paperback book.
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http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/cheap-pc/zonbu-to-roll-out-99-linux+based-computer-this-summer-258177.php
Gizmodo get their hands on Zonbu's remote-storage Linux PC
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| Gizmodo have been playing with a halfway solution, Zonbu?s $99
| Linux PC, which runs open-source software on a fanless 1.2MHz
| platform but utilises Amazon?s S3 storage servers to save your files.
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http://www.slashgear.com/gizmodo-get-their-hands-on-zonbus-remote-storage-linux-pc-235408.php
Zonbu PC--the little, green rental machine
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| The Zonbu PC easily fits in your hand, and initially costs $99--with a
| two-year subscription for online storage that costs between $12.50 and $19.95
| each month. You can buy just the PC for $249 with no storage agreement--and
| no storage. Zonbu does let you cancel the subscription at any time.
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http://news.com.com/2300-1042_3-6197110-1.html?part=rss&tag=6197110&subj=news
Feeling the heat at Microsoft
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| A couple of years ago you reiterated that IBM was Microsoft's biggest
| competitor and you said not just on the business side, but overall. If I ask
| you who is Microsoft's biggest competitor now, who would it be?
|
| Ballmer: Open...Linux. I don't want to say open source. Linux, certainly have
| to go with that.
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http://www.news.com/Feeling-the-heat-at-Microsoft/2008-1012_3-6232458.html?tag=ne.fd.mnbc
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