- Boot up isn't as bad on a netbook as openSUSE and Mandriva though the packages gnome-system-monitor, system-config-services, gnome-session-properties are invaluable utilities for users trying to improve performance without having to use the command line.
- Gnome 3 is not the best for a netbook's small screen. Everything from Evolution, KOffice, Evolution, VLC, and Totem Movie Player didn't fit properly. Window settings are cut off and displayed awkwardly. For many, this is a deal-breaker.
- Wireless works without any hitches - a far cry from 2 years ago when only openSUSE got the wireless working on the Asus 1000H. Networking isn't a problem on Fedora 15 like it was a few years back.
- I can't get over Fedora's default package manager - gpk-package manager, Gnome's default package manager. YUM isn't so bad but I do get the lock error that prevents me from doing anything with YUM for a bit. Although yumex is around in the repositories, I can't help but feel that Fedora should have a halfway decent package manager like YAST in openSUSE or Synaptic in Debian. Surprisingly, Ubuntu Software Manager has improved to a point that users are looking for a similar approach in distributions, even one as "advanced" as Fedora.
A lot of what I don't like about Fedora 15 on a netbook has more to do with Gnome 3 than anything else. Yes, it's slick but it's not very good for multi-tasking despite the Gnome Shell and Activities feature. It's great for only one application at a time - say, Lyx or KeepNote, but absolutely horrible when surfing while taking notes or even chatting.
Would I install Fedora on a netbook again? Probably not. However, Fedora is perfect on a 12-inch or 14-inch portable. Moreover, there is little doubt Gnome 3 has more developement to go.
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