Linux

I have an EeePC 701 which I replaced the Xandros distro on with an Nlited version of XP.

This was purely so that I could get my 3G card to work I have to admit.

I may give xubuntu a whirl, but could someone tell me why it is so fast?

I don't know why, but it is. I also used it as a Xandros replacement on my 701 with all the compiz bells and whistles. This was just after they got new vista PC's at work and my pos netbook was making Aero look like a laggy and crap.

I'm not sure about out of the box compatibility for xubuntu. If it is a problem, there used to be an eeeXubuntu floating around, though I think it has not been actively developed for a while. if you don't already know about it, eeeuser.com has a great forum.

Right now, I use debian with fluxbox on both my desktop and eeepc. it goes like a train even though my desktop is pushing 6 years old.