Google Tablet in the works …

Google Tablet mockup discussed here.

Google Chrome for Linux / Mac

Chrome web browser now out for Linux and Mac

my new Dell Inspiron Mini 9

My new Dell Inspiron Mini 9 just arrived. It comes with default Ubuntu 8.04 Linux installed. Its primary function at this point will be a little wireless web browsing machine for the home.

Dell Mini

Inspiron Mini 9
Intel® Atom Processor® N270 (1.6GHz/533Mhz FSB/512K cache)

OPERATING SYSTEM(Ubuntu)
Ubuntu Linux version 8.04.1

LCD Panel
Glossy 8.9 inch LED display (1024X600)

MEMORY
512MB2 DDR2 at 533MHz

Hard Drive
4GB3 Solid State Drive

VIDEO
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950

Sound
Base LCD Assembly

Wireless
Wireless 802.11g Mini Card

Battery
32WHr Battery (4 cell)

Integrated 0.3M Pixel Webcam

Tiny Dell Mini!

Am totally loving its size. Still not sure if it will be mine or my wife’s in the end. Maybe we buy another one so we each have one!

The only problem I have had so far was getting it to recognize my 128 bit WEP wireless password.

Called (ultimate destination) Dell Wireless Ubuntu support 1-866-622-1947

gave me the fix: On the wireless networking, use the 64/128 bit hex option and put the 26 digit key in there. Worked like a charm!