Linux Lite 3.0 on a Netbook

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For what it's worth, some comments by another netbook user. I have an MSI U110 (Atom N2600 processor, 1GB). 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 is the 1280x600 graphics as I can't always get to important items such as some GIMP control "go" buttons because the control windows are more than 600px high. Hardware supports HDMI on external monitor and it would be great to get that resolution "mapped" onto the built in screen. Don't know how to do that!

Which Wifi device does it use?  One of the Realtek's?