Source: wiki.eeeuser.com

eeeXubuntu is a custom version of the Xubuntu 7.10 Live CD with fully-integrated hardware support, including native wireless drivers, functioning Ethernet support, tweaks for low-resolution desktop environments, and other miscellaneous fixes. Wherever possible, these changes are incorporated using custom .deb packages rather than spewing assorted files all over post-install.

The goal of this project is to maintain a easy-to-install Xubuntu Live CD image for the eeePC, allowing for a reliable base Xubuntu install. One strong advantage of development for the eeePC is a common hardware platform shared by all users. (Those who are missing a miniPCI slot may, of course, disagree.)

If you're just looking for an easy way to get Xubuntu installed on your eeePC, welcome. Hit up the eeeXubuntu forum, ask questions and feel free to help out.

A broader goal of this project is to assist the Ubuntu community in supporting the eeePC hardware, with an eye towards other Dynabook-like form factors like Everex's Cloudbook and the OLPC XO-1.

There are two different ways of installing eeeXubuntu. One is to use a Live CD and an external CD drive. If you have an external drive, this is probably the easiest way.

However, for users without an external drive , a program is included on the Live CD itself to create a bootable USB flash drive (the Cruzer u3 line is not compatible, due to special partitioning. Except you removed this rubbish with the U3 Uninstaller). Overall, the process is:

1. Download the latest eeeXubuntu release, and burn it onto a CD-R to create a traditional bootable Live CD.
2. Use this CD to boot a typical workstation and create the USB flash drive installer.
3. Finally, use the USB flash drive installer to install Xubuntu on your eeePC.

Either way, once you have a way of booting the eeePC, the process is the same.

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