Netbook

I just bought a computer, first one in about 7 years iirc. It's an Asus Eee Pc which is a kind of tiny laptop called a netbook. I bought it with Windows XP installed for two reasons. firstly it is for work and I want to run MS Office to make labour saving tools for my staff. Secondly I want to be able to run VAG-COM a bit of software that talks to the engine management and other electronic systems on VWs, as I am going to buy a modern car soon, and I want to be able to do my own diagnostics. But there is some hope, I bought a netbook with a largish hard drive, so when I have bought an external dvd drive I will be able to install Linux and have a dual booting machine.

Setting up windows and installing all the guff needed to keep it secure was a real p.i.t.a, I have clearly gotten used to the luxury of Ubuntu Linux and Mac OSX in the 3 or so years it has been since I last ran a windows box of my own.

Now I need to investigate mobile broadband to see if I can get the net in a camper, which will enable me to obsess even more about the amount of rainfall, but maybe just maybe will enable us to travel to wherever fair weather may be.