[Wlug] Anybody want a really cheap computer?

[Jamie Guinan]

On Fri, 27 Jul 2007, Andy Stewart wrote:

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> HI everybody,
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> Check this link:
> http://www.dataevolution.com/dectop%20info%202.htm
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> This company bought the assets to the AMD PIC (personal internet
> computer).  They're selling it for $99, or three for $299.
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> Yes, it runs Linux.  Here is one person's experience:
> http://jsco.org/dectop/
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> I wonder if this machine would make a good LTSP thin client...hummmmm.
> Perhaps a topic for a future WLUG meeting?
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> See ya later,
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> Andy

I remember reading about this when it came out a few years ago. It was 
intended for the same market that OLPC is now aiming for.  Hence the 
rugged "big mac" case.  :)  Of course it lacks a monitor.

A few others to consider,

  Nicer form factor, but slower CPU (166MHz), no HD:
  http://linuxdevices.com/news/NS6828123924.html
  http://www.norhtec.com/products/mcjr/index.html

  USB 2.0, but pricier (price listed in Euros):
  http://www.linutop.com/

  Consumer variant of OLPC XO1, whenever it comes out.

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASUS_Eee_PC

Not to discourage you - the PIC looks like a fun little box!

-Jamie