would ubuntu work on a netbook with the following specs?
Screen Size: 10.2"

Maximum Resolution: 1024 x 600

Memory Type: DDR2

Memory Size: 1GB

Capacity: 160GB

HDD/SSD Drives Included: 1x 160GB

Drive Types: Hard Drive

DVD-R Write Speed: 8X

DVD-RW Rewrite Speed: 8X

Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM

DVD Read Speed: 8X

CD Write Speed: 24x

Lifestyle: Netbooks

CD Rewrite Speed: 24x

Condition: New

Operating Systems: Windows XP Home

CD Read Speed: 24x

Startup Operating System: Windows® XP Home

Platform: Netbook

Processor Brand: Intel

Color: Black

Processor Class: Atom

Length: 5.4"

Width: 5.3"

Processor Type: Single-Core

Processor Speed: 1.6GHz

Height: .63"

Weight: .85 lbs.

Processor Number: N270

Processor FSB: 533MHz

Processor Cache: 512KB L2 Cache

Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics

Load Type: Tray

Interface Type: USB

Enclosure Type: External

Video Interface: VGA

Compatible Writable Media: CD-R
CD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW

Supported Formats: CD-R
CD-ROM
CD-RW
DVD-ROM
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW

Optical Drive Type: N/A

Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader

Capacity: 4-in-1

Media Types: SecureDigital
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
Multi Media Card

Audio Description: Integrated Audio

Audio Channels: Built-in Stereo Speakers

Audio Input: 1- Microphone input port

Audio Output: 1 - Headphone output port

PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A

PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A

Serial Communication Ports: N/A

Parallel Ports: N/A

USB Ports: 3

FireWire Ports: N/A

Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A

LAN Ports: 1

Modem Ports: N/A

Audio Out Jacks: 1

Line In Jacks: N/A

Microphone Jacks: 1

VGA Ports: 1

S-Video Connectors: N/A

DVI Video: N/A

HDMI Ports: N/A

Port Replicator/Connector: N/A

eSATA Ports: N/A

Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Wireless LAN

Interface Type: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
802.11b/g Wireless Networking

Data Transfer Rate: 54 Mbps
10/100Mbps Network

Protocols: WIFI
802.11b
802.11g

Width: 9.7"

Height: 1.2"

Depth: 7"

Weight: 2.6 lbs

Mouse Type: Touch Pad

Buttons: 2

Keyboard Type: 85-Key Keyboard

Battery Type: 6-Cell Lithium-ion

Battery Life: N/A

Color: Black

Integrated Webcam: Yes

Webcam Resolution: 1.3MP

i know it says it has xp but i was thinking of removing it and installing ubuntu. any ideas?

try installing it on a partition first see if you like it.

i already have ubuntu installed on this pc im on right now and i had it on my previous one lol i just want to know if the netbook could hold ubuntu without any problems or issues. and since i havent bought it yet was asking so if it couldnt id find a different one or upgrade ram if needed.

Ifd it will run xp it should run ubuntu, not got a lot of experience but from what i have seen finding drivers is easier than on xp a lot of the time.

Try this then you can have both,

How to dual boot Windows XP and Linux (XP installed first) -- the step-by-step guide with screenshots

oh ok well thanks also i dont want xp lol reason why i wanna uninstall it for ubuntu.lol just not sure how to uninstall an operating system without damaging the bios.

Wipe the hard drive, stick it on another computer and format or use d-ban.

DBAN Download | Darik's Boot And Nuke

kthnx how long does DBAN take to whipe harddrive?

few hours to a few days, depends which program you use type in quick and enter probably a couple of hours, but the hard drive has to be spot on or it will error.

what do you mean it has to be spot on? and what kind of errors? cuz if it will have to many errors i'll need to find another way of doing it.