For what it's worth, some comments by another netbook user. I have an MSI U110 (Atom N2600 processor, 1GB, "Atom Processor D2xxx/N2xxx Integrated Graphics Controller"). Replaced the HD with an SSD which probably helps performance. Still has W7 on as W10 upgrade says graphics not compatible. Came with 4 primary partitions, so had to juggle things to enable logical partitions to install Linux without ditching the (rarely used) Windows. Been working happily with LL2.x (32bit) for a long time. Now have LL3.0 (64bit). Installed from USB stick with no network connection - NOT doing updates at the same time.
Had initial problems with (a) wifi connections and (b) using Libre Office files on network storage - both noted, with work-a-rounds - elsewhere in the forums. Happy with it now though my usage is not onerous.
I did have a problem when trying 32bit LL3.0 on a 32bit machine. There seemed to be a problem with the repositories when trying to update after install. I've not yet investigated that.
My main gripe with the netbook was the 1280x600 graphics as I could not always get to important items such as some GIMP control "go" buttons because the control windows are more than 600px high - unless using an external monitor via HDMI or VGA cable. However, I now get round this using the xrandr program. I will post a note on this below.
Had initial problems with (a) wifi connections and (b) using Libre Office files on network storage - both noted, with work-a-rounds - elsewhere in the forums. Happy with it now though my usage is not onerous.
I did have a problem when trying 32bit LL3.0 on a 32bit machine. There seemed to be a problem with the repositories when trying to update after install. I've not yet investigated that.
My main gripe with the netbook was the 1280x600 graphics as I could not always get to important items such as some GIMP control "go" buttons because the control windows are more than 600px high - unless using an external monitor via HDMI or VGA cable. However, I now get round this using the xrandr program. I will post a note on this below.
Desktop: Running LL5 on second HD in ACEPC model MK1: "Mini PC 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Windows 10 Celeron J3455 Processor Mini Computer Dual HDMI, Support mSATA / 2.5 inches SSD/HDD 4K, Dual Band WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0". Don't normally use the supplied W10. Also use LL on netbook (Using xrandr to "expand" the screen) and various old laptops. NAS drive and web server hosted by Raspberry Pi's.