Installing another OS on your netbook for the first time can be frustrating. Here's one simplified guide.
These instructions install Ubuntu 10.10 on Asus EeePC 1001PX and may vary for other models.
What you'll need
* a 1GB+ USB thumb drive
1. Format your thumb drive to be FAT
* On Windows Vista, right click the drive and select format.
* Choose FAT (not FAT32) and format.
2. Download the latest BIOS update from Asus
* http://support.asus.com
* the latest version is the one labeled with the highest number, not sure why they leave old versions online
* rename the file to 1001PX.ROM and transfer to your thumb drive
3. Update your BIOS
* Shut down your netbook.
* Push the power button and hold Alt and press F2 repeatedly.
* The bios flash should find your usb and begin the flash.
* Verify by rebooting and pressing F2 during boot. Look under Main to verify your BIOS version matches the update you downloaded.
4. Download the latest version of Ubuntu (as of 11.04 the desktop and netbook versions of Ubuntu were merged)
* http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download
* Choose 32 bit
5. Make your USB bootable with Ubuntu ISO
* download UNetbootin app http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/
* open the app, choose diskimage > ISO and select your downloaded ubuntu.iso
* verify your USB Drive is correct and click OK. Wait for it complete.
6. Change the boot order for your netbook
* During boot press F2
* Go to BOOT section and then the Boot Device Priority subsection
* Change REMOVABLE DEV. to be [1]
* Save Changes and Exit (F10)
7. Boot into Ubuntu Install
* During boot press TAB
* Select REMOVABLE DEV.
* You should be home free.. enjoy your new OS!
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