The Uncarved Block

So having recently got a netbook, I have been learning how to do everything on it. It's obviously all easy if you use something like xfce or gnomeA, or some netbook-specific spin like the Ubuntu netbook remix , but I like to use xmonad, so it helps to learn how to do all the laptoppy things in text mode.

Here's a list of things it's useful to know:

• nm-applet - finds a network and connects to it automagically
• pm-suspend - sends your laptop into a light sleep
• pm-hibernate - sends your laptop into a heavy sleep where it uses no battery