Easy Peasy Linux 1.5
I don’t own a netbook but I’ve always been fascinated by the operating systems that run on them. Whether it’s a version of Windows, Linux or something else it intrigues me to know what folks are running on their netbooks. So when I ran into Easy Peasy Linux, I just could not resist doing a review of it here for DLR.
Just what the heck is Easy Peasy? And why should you care? Well it’s essentially a modified version of Ubuntu geared toward netbook users. The interface has been redesigned to work better for netbook users that might not need or want a more traditional desktop interface.
Before you read any further please take note that Easy Peasy should not be considered a desktop version of Linux. It’s designed for netbooks so if you don’t have any interest in that you should stop reading now and skip the rest of this review. If you’re bored and looking for something to read, head over to my opinion column site instead. That will keep you busy for a while as there are quite a few things to read there.
For those of you looking for an offbeat version of Linux to play with, read on!
Easy Peasy has a unique netbook-oriented interface.
What’s New In This Release
Here’s a list of what’s new in the 1.5 release of Easy Peasy:
# New visual look by Lasse Sætre and Mark Basset
# Awesome Linux kernel (2.6.30) optimized for netbooks with faster startup built by Martin Bammer
# Support for more netbooks
# Hybrid image (both .img and .iso at the same time) by Phil Howard
* This makes it possible to move the image to the usb stick with unetbootin or dd etc. Which means it’s now possible to intall from a Mac
# Many bug fixes [1]
# Upgraded software (Picasa, OpenOffice 3.1 etc.)
# Built off Ubuntu 9.04
# Smaller harddrive footprint
# Uses the new ext4 filesystem as default
# UXA by default
* The first distro to deliver real composite desktop which means it’s possible to run 3D in 3D (ie. the netbook interface and desktop effects)
# Banshee as default music player instead of Songbird
# Lots of clever solutions when it comes to upgrades through repositories
* Ubuntu security upgrades are available to easypeasy users as fast as they’re released, while easypeasy isn’t overwritten by Ubuntu
(10 votes, average: 3.30 out of 5)
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@ here:
i tried this iso on a regular computer for my elder relaitives exept for the lack of special effects drivers it works fine and they are happy with it as far as for the kids im sticking to a regular desktop
@ Ista:
I’m curious, did you get to have the webcam & microphone running?
Could you share how, please?
I have used this on an eeepc900A with atom proc. I think that the NBR layout is great on these 9″ screens. I use Debian on my Desktop and have Mint7XFCE on my girlfriend’s netbook. She likes mint alot, but I still fall beck to the simple GUI layout of easy peasy for netbooks. It is by far the best netbook OS I have used so far.
Nice review and intriguing comments. Please check out the 1.6 release which was just pushed :) http://wiki.geteasypeasy.com/EasyPeasy_1.6/Release_Candidate
@ Jon Ramvi:
Easy Peasy 1.6. works very well with my Eee Pc 4G 701. The major difference between UNR and Easy Peasy is that all of the codecs are already pre-installed and work straight “out of the box”. Skype also finally works “out of the box”. although there are some occasional crackling sounds on my installation.
The pre-installed programs are also very wisely chosen (o.k., I got rid of Picasa) ;-), which in return, keeps the footprint of the OS a bit smaller, compared to UNR’s footprint.
Easy Peasy 1.6. for the EeePc 4G 701 is completely non-problematic, so far, at least for me. ;-)
I’ve installed it on 4 Lenovo S10e’s so far, everyone’s happy and adjusting well to their new environment. So easy peasy, like falling off a log !
eee 701 4g – kicked Xandros off & tried various linuxes – couldn’t make the analog mic (both internal mic and jack) work with any of them so Skype only possible with usb headset – that is, until I got EasyPeasy: yep the analog mic works perfectly – also good functional desktop for small screen, all the buttons visible – my eee needed this OS!!!
What are the differences / improvements of this distro over the regular Ubuntu netbook remix?
Thanks.