The netbook trend has been called something of a Trojan Horse for the spread of Linux; we're not about to disagree.
The number of Linux users is increasing exponentially, and there's a good chance you're among them if Santa has been kind.
Netbook sales in 2008 have been nothing short of astonishing.
The typical netbook is user friendly because it's wrapped in an attractive shell. The Aspire One's brash home menu, for example, could guide anyone to their email. But that comes at the cost of a bit of freedom; your netbook is much more than it appears out of the box. It really is a fully-fledged PC - so check out our tips to help you get the most out of your low-cost laptop.
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