[Wlug] Anybody want a really cheap computer?

[Brian J. Conway]

On Sun, 5 Aug 2007 14:41:35 -0400 (EDT)
Jamie Guinan <guinan at bluebutton.com> wrote:

> 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.
> > 
> > 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?
> > 
> > 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/
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>   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

Here's a couple more that looked like fun toys:

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5551137361.html

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2862783342.html (fee-based)

The first one's a little pricey, but would make a great router/firewall with two onboard ethernet ports.

Brian J. Conway