Unbuntu Netbook Remix is a simple, quick way to get Ubuntu on your netbook. And yes, it is optimized for netbooks. I have Ubuntu 9.10 on my ASUS EEE 1000. Took me about 20 minutes or less to get it up and going. Verizon aircard works like a charm with it too. 1) Download Ubuntu [...]

This could NOT be easier. First, connect to the verizon network using your aircard on a windows machine. I think it just needs this first time authentication. 1) Now on your ubuntu machine, right click on the network applet at the top right and choose edit networks 2) Click the mobile broadband connection tab 3) [...]