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I finally took a look at my Troubleshooting page and I nearly gasped at how outdated it was. Everything was still stuck at the time DellEFI was at 1.1! (For those who don’t know, DellEFI was the old software that got replaced by NetbookInstaller months ago.) Tonight I did a complete revamp of the page, removing a lot of unnecessary and obsolete items and adding more “substance” to each item. Hopefully this will help others learn more about what is actually going on in some of the more advanced tips.

I also added a hardware page (Tip 1) that will hopefully explain why some stuff works and others don’t, it could use some more content so if you have any favorite accessories that you use or questions about why some netbooks don’t work, please leave a comment or use the Contact page to send me an e-mail.

After a few people have requested information on when some of the guide will be updated, here is the current priority list for what I am working on. It is subject to change, but this is the general idea:

1. Windows-only install guide for Mac-noobs who don’t have a Mac available to run the typical installation method.
2. External DVD drive update, as soon as I get full confirmation that the boot CD works.
3. Multi-boot guide with special emphasis on the RTM (gold master) version of Windows 7.
4. Snow Leopard. ‘Nuff said.
5. Mac OS X Installer customization methods. Details on how to add your own information, including a custom Welcome screen.
6. Revised troubleshooting tips.
7. Software recommendations and notes for installation.
8. Hardware upgrades, Mac-compatible.

I also need to update the Contact page, I had tried before but for some reason it won’t load. Don’t worry, the current Contact page is fully functional.

On a related note, I am trying to complete as many of these objectives as possible before Wednesday, September 9th. This is because from that day until the end of the month I will have limited Internet access, maybe only once or twice a week. This will make it difficult to keep up with answering questions related to these methods of installation since the instructions aren’t posted. Just giving everyone a advance warning.