The latest build of Ubuntu adds the Unity desktop interface.
Ubuntu 11.04 Alpha 1 Released : Read more
Ubuntu 11.04 Alpha 1 Released : Read more
I have been using the open source ATI drivers on my laptop for a long time now (with a HD3200) and they work great, even running compiz.So why buy ATI you ask. Well, not many times in my live have I seen a NO OS netbook being on the market. Asus 1215T on newegg (plug not intended).