LibrettoWorld News
LibrettoWorld has now been moved to the new server provided by Amberdms Ltd and is being administrated by long time LibrettoWorld contributor Jethro Carr.
I’d like to express thanks to Bob Maas for setting up LibrettoWorld originally and for his many contributions over the past couple of years and wish him all the best with his future ventures.
Meanwhile, it’s business as usual – as part of the server move, the site has been updated to the latest release of Wordpress and PHPBB and I’ll be posting some more articles in the near future, including a HOWTO on running Fedora 12/Linux on a Libretto U100 laptop.
There has also been a few changes to some of the pages, links and the removal of google adwords, there is still some work to be done like doing a proper theme for the blog and forum and updating some of the content in the blog based on the great information in the forum.
Gaming on the libretto 50 CT
Did you know that you can actually play games on your Libretto 50 CT?
The first netbook in the world!
Today, I cam accoss a veru entertaining article on the Toshiba Libretto 70 CT, being the mother of all netbooks. That statement is exactly the same as I think about the Libretto.
The author takes a look at the libby as if it is a modern, stat-of-the-art netbook. Really fun to read!
Read all about the first netbook in world: the Toshiba Libretto 70CT.
Puppy linux on the Libretto 50 CT
It has been a while since my last post, but I promise you to post more often…
I found a very usefull forum post on installing Puppy Linux on a Libretto 50CT (click on the link). Net to that, some intersting links, tips and how-to’s are posted there.
Take a look if you are interested.
Windows 7 on the Libretto U100
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!
Xubunto 8.10 on my Libretto u100
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.
Toshiba Libretto Returns!
Because of Toshiba’s 20th notebook anniversary, Toshiba releases a new Libretto model: the U100 Wibro edition.
The Libretto U100 Wibro edition supports WiBro (duh) mobile broadband connectivity. IT has a 7.2-inch LED-backlit display. From the pictures I do not see any other difference with the classis U100.
Will this be the answer of Toshiba, on the neetbook hype, or is this just to tease us all for some really great news later this year?
Feel free to post more info about this Libretto Wibra.
Links: Pocketables
Libretto User Forum LIVE!
I am very proud to anounce the Librettoworld user forum!
Please check it out at: http://forum.librettoworld.com/
Please register yourself after reading the rules and enjoy the forum.
I hope this forum will be a usefull place for all (soon to be) Libretto owners worldwide. With your help we can and will make this forum a succes.
Any remark, question or compliment is very much appreicated. Do not hesitate to contact me through the contact page.
Is there still a 'place' for an old Libretto?
The recent launch of the latest iphone, the Asus EEE and new PDA’s… is there still a place for an older Libretto such as a 100CT in today’s computer landscape? I am not going to beat about the bush. For many an old Libretto is not right, never will be. It is not brand new, contains the latest in technologies and pushing innovation. There will always be a camp of people who can’t bear to use older hardware. If that is you, stop reading now please, this article won’t be worth the read.
Too many Libretto’s I fear are gathering dust or even worse have been disposed off, however with a bit of time it is amazing what the Libretto can still achieve. Qwerty keyboard, good size screen, upgradeable hard drive, multi-os and pcmcia providing the ability to increase functionality further. Sounds like a device that can cater to somebodies requirements to me.
Now you might be thinking CPU and available software. True the CPU can be a factor, but there still is software that is very usable on an old libretto and there are things you can do to overcome some barriers.
Comparison time. The Libretto isn’t a fit in your pocket social connectivity tool. So lets knock the head on those comparisons, there is no point. The Asus EEE is larger, higher spec, but there are many requirements that your older Libretto’s can provide that the Asus can also, but alas there is as many an old Libretto can’t. In fact lets stop the comparisons. No point!
So what does it come down to? It was obvious from the beginning really wasn’t it. There are some of us who refuse to give up on older technologies just because they are not slick and sexy enough in today’s computing landscape. If the product provides functionality that you are happy with and is the right device for a specific requirement fantastic, if your requirements change then so be it. Also there are many who want to see how far they can push their Libretto’s, the old school techs used to pushing their hardware. Why? It’s fun.
So the answer to the question? Yes
