Favorite Blend of Linux Desktop

[Lemur]

It was pretty silky smooth. Created an install on a USB stick (netbooks haz no DVD drives) using this utility, plugged it in, tweaked the BIOS for boot loader (get the netbook to recognize USB before HD), and away we went.

First time I booted, it did not recognize the touchpad. Second time I booted, all was fine. Rest of install was simple, easy, breezy.

The version of Firefox it came with was weird, didn't have Google search available, defaulted to all kinds of weird stuff. Downloaded and installed Chrome, which fixed everything.

Definitely breathed new life into the netbook. Had my girl sit and play with it for a couple of hours, no complaints.