dotTech - Topic: Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/ Simple:Press Version 5.2.6 Locutus on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/page-2/#p12546 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/page-2/#p12546 But there's no edition with Netbook-Launcher and Maximus preinstalled. Wink

]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:14:05 -0700 Pwnana on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/page-2/#p12540 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/page-2/#p12540 Locutus said:

Right.  "Let's take the most popular consumer Linux distro and put a pretty skin on it!"  "Ooh, and then let's make a fancy site and stuff!"
 

That's what Mint is, In My Humble Opinion.

Yes, for the most part that is all it is.  However, the entire development process is heavily influenced by the community and, for a large part, even performed by the community.  Ubuntu does not do this.  They have a developer-developed roadmap.  So the whole OS and all its features are molded by what the users want instead of what the devs think they want.  It also has a better package manager and is designed to handle media better (built-in codecs).  And yes, it does look much better then Ubuntu. 

I never really paid much attention to Acer computers.  I had never heard much of them and their computers really did not look that special.

]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:44:19 -0700 calebstein on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/page-2/#p12539 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/page-2/#p12539 Hmmm... you all do know that FreeBSD is the only worthwhile OS, right?

]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:44:40 -0700 Locutus on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/page-2/#p12521 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/page-2/#p12521 Pwnana said:

 Linux Mint.  It is the pure spirit of open-source community based software.  At least the proprietary-software-free version is. Wink

Right.  "Let's take the most popular consumer Linux distro and put a pretty skin on it!"  "Ooh, and then let's make a fancy site and stuff!"

That's what Mint is, In My Humble Opinion.

]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:25:07 -0700 Ashraf on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/page-2/#p12520 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/page-2/#p12520 Locutus said:

-.- Thanks for taking a second look Ashraf. But the spam here is generally a lot longer, has more pictures and less quotes... and isn't written by an admin.  Yell Wink

Actually now I have limited how many links users can put in a post, so now spam will be a lot shorter Wink.

That said, enough off-topic - sorry OP!

]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:52:07 -0700 Pwnana on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/page-2/#p12513 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/page-2/#p12513 @Jyo

Yes it had a 1 year Manu. Warranty which resets to a brand new 6-month warranty after every repair.

I mean their last model, since this happened they have moved on to a brand new model (which looks pretty slick).  Im kind of hoping to get a refund, since what I payed for back then will get me a better laptop now (*shifty eyes*). 

 

Favorite linux distro -> Linux Mint.  It is the pure spirit of open-source community based software.  At least the proprietary-software-free version is. Wink

]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:08:17 -0700 chinaguy on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/page-2/#p12507 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/page-2/#p12507 Locutus said:

Well there's the Ubuntu category:

http://cogizio.org/category/op.....ems/ubuntu

It simply holds all the posts I've written about Ubuntu though. 

Good things include: Ubuntu Tweak, Using Adobe Air (an application platform), running Windows apps in Ubuntu with WINE, getting Microsoft's fonts, and my initial (long) review.

Hey thanks locutus. He doesn't use the netbook edition but I am sure some of these things will be helpful for him. Especially how to run Windows programs from Wine. I have never had a linux system so it is good for me to have the info in case I ever switch. A free OS is a big deal. If it is good.Laugh

]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:25:10 -0700 Locutus on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12502 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12502 -.- Thanks for taking a second look Ashraf. But the spam here is generally a lot longer, has more pictures and less quotes... and isn't written by an admin.  Yell Wink

]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:20:09 -0700 Ashraf on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12501 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12501 For a second there I thought Locutus' post was spam… looks so similar to the spam often posted on these forums with so many links LOL!

]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:58:12 -0700 Locutus on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12493 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12493 chinaguy said:

Do you have any quick hints I could give him as a new user switching from Windows? Or even what he should download that he will probably use often. He is mostly going to be using it for business.

Well there's the Ubuntu category:

http://cogizio.org/category/operating-systems/ubuntu

It simply holds all the posts I've written about Ubuntu though. 

Good things include: Ubuntu Tweak, Using Adobe Air (an application platform), running Windows apps in Ubuntu with WINE, getting Microsoft's fonts, and my initial (long) review.

]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:04:47 -0700 Jyo on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12482 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12482 @Pwnana: Was it still under warranty? How old do you mean when you say last generation?

]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:55:51 -0700 Pwnana on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12477 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12477 I got an HP laptop, and I loved it, except now I hate it.  The fan was broken and I sent it in for repair several times with no luck, so they replaced the whole thing for free (A+ service)  But this one is also broken.  SO I don't hate HP, I just hate their last generation of laptops.  And this could have just been me.  It surprisingly hard to get a quality laptop nowadays, though.

]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:19:55 -0700 Someguy on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12394 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12394 The paper won't start a fire because the wire is just a one that connects monitor to computer. It's not one that overheats. And a lot of people with Acer laptops are reporting same problem. So yeah, you are very lucky.

]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:50:25 -0700 phoenix_rising on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12390 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12390 @ Locutus: Ah, I see. Thanks for taking the time to upload the pic. How annoying having to do all that. I'm not a game player, so I guess that's why it's not really an issue. I don't think I'd go to those lengths if I was though. I'd be looking to trade it in for another brand.

]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:40:33 -0700 chinaguy on Acer makes the least reliable computers http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12389 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/acer-makes-the-least-reliable-computers/#p12389 On topic: I personally have never had an Acer. But it sounds like that is a good thing. It is surprising that such a mainstream name brand is rated so low my many people. Of course I guess the poll probably just included mainstream brands. I use an Asus netbook and it works great. No real problems with heat or anything. And no complaints about the price either, got it for freeLaugh! Actually the friend I mention below does have an Acer. Will have to ask him how it works.

 

Not totally off topic:) Wow Locutus, it seems like most of the visitors to your site are from Dottech. I actually looked to see about hints on Linux, a friend just switched to it, but couldn't see any posts on the topic immediately. Will probably peruse more later. Do you have any quick hints I could give him as a new user switching from Windows? Or even what he should download that he will probably use often. He is mostly going to be using it for business. He uses an Acer.

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