Would most users need to do this process.
This looks like a nightmare process, but would the majority of users ever need to perform it?
The version of Linux that comes with the AA1 is nice and quick and is more then capable of most web and communications functions - which is why most Acer users would buy one.
However I would agree that if Acer put a spare Memory slot in there then it should be a lot easier then this to access.
Only one for the experienced user I think,
http://netbook-experience.blogspot.com/