Does anyone know if Bodhi Linux supports an OEM install? Holding shift doesn't bring up the alternate boot options like it does for Ubuntu.

Bueller, Bueller??

Okay, can anyone recommend an easy to install, lightweight Linux distro that will happily run on an Intel Atom Netbook with an OEM install option? Lubuntu worked but was a little sluggish due to limited RAM.

So you couldn't even wait for two hours before you demanded a response ?. We are not here at your back-and-call.
And you're super cool OEM user huh .... hmmm.

I used Bodhi 32-bit on an old Atom based notebook, and it did the job just fine. But it was a while ago, before the 64-bit variant shipped, which I've never had the need of. People have reported MX is also good for low-end kit.

Lol, felt like longer. In retrospect that does make me seem a bit impatient. Mostly just wanted to add that I was open to changing distros if Bodhi wasn't capable. I basically want to do an OEM install so I can sell the damn thing. I'll likely only get $40 bucks for it but WTH. Bodhi works great but I couldn't figure out how to do an OEM install. I need to sort out the stupid Broadcom Wifi (I've got it figured but don't want to push that nightmare on someone else) and then prepare the system for a new owner.

Maybe I'm just picking a nit here, but I'm not sure what OP means by an "OEM install."

OEM stands for "original equipment manufacturer." And OEM install is one that comes on the machine from the manufacturer.

I used to work for a company that "OEMed" some of its products to another company; that meant that the other company was able to sell them under their own brand, much like Dell sold (I don't know whether they still do) Lexmark printers with the Dell brand name.

It is a feature in Ubuntu and some other distros that create a temporary user during the install. This temporary user can then install whatever drivers or software they would like on the system. There is also a script placed on the Desktop of the temporary user called 'Prepare for shipping to end user'. When this script is run the temporary user is removed from the system and everything is shutdown. Upon a new reboot it goes through the process of setting up a new user like it was a new PC. This way an end user can create their own name/password and the system won't be cluttered with temporary user accounts.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Ub...aller_Overview

I am looking for a very lightweight distro that has this functionality.

Thanks for the information. I was unaware that Ubuntu had promulgated this jargon.

I found the use of this term in relation to a used computer being sold by an individual to be somewhat unconventional, but, given what you have told me, I now understand your terminology.

I have bought a several computers with actual OEM Linux installs (that is, Linux installed by the vendor), and, in every case, the vendor has supplied me with the user name and password that it created in setting up the machine, and I did not consider that "clutter." I just changed/replaced them with my own preferences.

Just my two cents.

As an aside, I consider myself to be quite fortunate to be able to purchase native Linux computers. It makes Linux life easier for me, and I'm happy to be able to support vendors of native Linux machines.

Ubuntu isn't the originator of the jargon. Windows uses it also. That's why you can buy OEM copies of Windows. They are really being sold for small system builders to use on PC's they sell. The proper MS term is OPK or OEM Preinstallation Kit. Basically the same thing. I can install Windows, log in and setup any drivers or software, then I can prepare the system for a new user. This way when they turn on the system they have to go through the EULA and the process of selecting language and user accounts. It just seems more professional.

But I agree this is probably largely overkill for a $40 netbook. I just like finding little challenges for myself in Linux. It's the only way I'm going to learn.