Eeepc Linux

[stevo1210]

Re: Eeepc Linux

Hmm... I just figured something out... using the "disk cleanup" program in Windows allowed me to free up nearly 400MB of space by deleting internet offline files and temporary files.

I didn't compress anything on my hard drive though.

[kaniki]

Re: Eeepc Linux

In terms of free antivirus... which one has the least space constraints? I use AVG for the eeepc but I have a feeling that takes up too much room?

I can not say for sure. I tried looking up the specs for AVG and can not find a requirement for disk space, or just about anything else for that matter. You have to have at least windows 2000 or XP to install, depending on the site. that is all that they say. One thing that I can say is that in install file size, I use avast and the new version that just came out is about 41 MB in size while AVG is over 76 MB but what that is equivalent to installed, dont know.

that does bring up a good question.. Why put out an antivirus, or any other program for that matter, and not put down any requirements for RAM, processor, or disk space???

[kaniki]

Re: Eeepc Linux

I just finally found one site with the requirements for AVG 9 They are:

http://anti-virus-software-review.to...-software.html

Minimum System Requirements

Processor: Intel Pentium 1.5GHz or faster
Memory: 512 MB of RAM
Hard disk free space (for installation): 350 MB

Recommended System Requirements

Processor: Intel Pentium 1.8 GHz or faster
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Hard disk free space (for installation): 470 MB

If you want a smaller one with less requirements that is good, go with avast.. version 5 requirements are:

http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download#tab2

requirements

* Processor Pentium 3, 128 MB RAM, 100 MB of free hard disk space
* Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64 bit)

and i believe both are free in some way. AVG requires you to do something (not sure what) and avast requires registration (basic info like name, age, gender and country) for the free home version..

[ant3202]

Re: Eeepc Linux

You can get a SD card, 16GB or 32GB and install software like firefox , etc into your card, so as it will save space for you.

Do you still need the linux disk?

[Wizard]

Re: Eeepc Linux

16GB and 32GB SD cards price is nuts. Nearly exceeds the value of EeePC Surf series.

Cheers, Wizard

[NxB]

Re: Eeepc Linux

Smaller SD would work too.

Avast slows down your system so much.... generating VRDB...

[kaniki]

Re: Eeepc Linux

Smaller SD would work too.

Avast slows down your system so much.... generating VRDB...

??? and from the time i used norton, it was much worse.. by the way, are you talking about version 4 or 5??? 5 is completely redesigned from top to bottom and just came out a couple weeks ago..

[NxB]

Re: Eeepc Linux

I don't know if it was version 3 or 4 (gave up on it quickly). I use ESS and give people comodo because of the firewall. Avira is good too.

[kaniki]

Re: Eeepc Linux

I don't know if it was version 3 or 4 (gave up on it quickly). I use ESS and give people comodo because of the firewall. Avira is good too.

I never used ESS or comodo, but agree that avira is good.

I have time warner cable or road runner for internet. They give CA for free. I went the other direction..