I purchased the Dell Mini 10v netbook after a lot of research. I wanted a netbook which was compatible with most Linux distributions. Due to the Mini 10v being based around standard Intel hardware, the only issue of concern was the wireless chipset. I had added the 802.11n wireless card and a six cell battery as options when I ordered directly from Dell.
Chromium OS is an open-source project that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web.
You can download custom images that can be run from USB or installed onto the hard drive. The best provider I have found so far is Hexxeh. Information on his latest release "Chromium OS Zero", is available at http://chromeos.hexxeh.net/.
