Windows 7 on the Libretto U100
Posted by Bob on Jan 27, 2009
Today I managed to install the build 7000 van Windows 7 Beta on my Libretto U100!
From some forums I’d already learned that Windows 7 Beta is pretty stable and much hardware is already supported. Also for my U100, almost everything worked out of the box:
- Screen resolution: 1280×768 working, although the VGA chip is not recognized
- WiFi is working
- Sound, working
- Bluetooth working with default Toshiba bluetoothstack driver for Windows XP
- Fingerprint reader, not working yet
- One unknown device. have to fihure out what that is
The overall performance is very good. Much better that Vista! All themes are working.
I have to check the Performance index, but upfront I do not expect much on this.
I’ll keep you informed about my findings!
Libretto U100 XBMC mediacenter
Posted by Bob on Nov 17, 2008
So, I finally have a usefull destination for my U100: I want to use is as a XBMC mediacenter.
First of all, I did not do a lot of searching on the internet if is is even possible to have a Libretto U100 act as a mediacenter. But, what the heck, let’s gicve it a try.
If you have some usefull information, tips, tricks or just want to have a good laugh on my account, please visit the topic in the Toshiba Libretto Forum
Xubunto 8.10 on my Libretto u100
Posted by Bob on Nov 17, 2008
Yesterday I upgraded my Xubuntu to the latest 8.10 release.
Everything seemed to went well, but after a reboot the display manager won’t start anymore. After login and a simple sudo gdm, I’m back on a Ubuntu (!) login screen to enter my XFCE desktop.
Think I’m going to reinstall the thing, because I’m planning to make it dualboot with Win dows XP again.
The Ultra Lightweight Laptop Champ?
Posted by Bob on Nov 14, 2008
Surfing for a way to connect my Libretto to my TV, I found a very usefull in-depth review of the U100 on
For thos of you who are interested, please follow this link:
The Ultra Lightweight Laptop Champ?
Libretto L3 - To buy or not to buy?
Posted by Bob on Oct 13, 2008
I have the possibility to buy a Libretto L3 with 40 GB HDD, windows 2000, 600 mhz proc, 128MB memory, etc.
Is it worth buying it, and what should I pay for it.
Please advice me!
Linux on U100 - Fedora 9
Posted by Bob on Sep 17, 2008
Today I foound a very interesting link in my mailbox. That link, to Jethro Carr’s Toshiba Libretto u100 pages, offers you some general information about the U100.
Even more interesting is his very useful guide on how to install Fedora Linux 9 on your U100. Apparently there are some serious issues with WIFI, Bluetooth and CPU frequency scaling. Jethro does a great job with his well documented guide on compile a new kernel for your system.
Reading through his other pages, you will understand why he chose Fedora to be installed on his Libretto.
110 CT caught on video!
Posted by Bob on Sep 15, 2008
Nice video of the 110 CT in action
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Libretto exit: NB105 it is!
Posted by Bob on Sep 15, 2008
On Electronista (Mexico) the new Toshiba netbook is shown to the world.
Unfortunately, Toshiba decided not to use the famous Libretto for their mini-laptop. The named it Satellite NB105. Why does almost every netbook supplier use 105 in its names?
From the specs, the Toshiba can be a EEE killer: a 1.6 Ghz Atom processor and a 120 GB HDD are pretty good specs for a netbook.
Please read more on Electronista