[Cialug] Linux on a PC the size of your palm for < $100

[Tim Wilson]

Yeah, here's a cheap 15in lcd display for only $89.99:
http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetail&item=MON10167

And don't forget the 10GB flash drive for $79.99:
http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetail&item=DRV10943

Add it all up, and you could have a very small footprint Linux box for
only $269, plus S+H.


On 9/29/06, Dave J. Hala Jr. <dave at 58ghz.net> wrote:
> You could velco it onto the back of a cheap 15in lcd display it would
> have a *really* small foot print..
>
>
>
> On Fri, 2006-09-29 at 09:12, Nathan C. Smith wrote:
> > I'm wondering about using it with LTSP (http://www.ltsp.org)
> >
> > It might make a really inexpensive thin client
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Dave J. Hala Jr. [mailto:dave at 58ghz.net]
> > > Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 9:10 AM
> > > To: Central Iowa Linux Users Group
> > > Subject: Re: [Cialug] Linux on a PC the size of your palm for < $100
> > >
> > >
> > > Its a cool device. The usb ports make it nice. I wish I had a
> > > use for it, as its  ultimate geek toy.
> > >
> > >
> > > On Fri, 2006-09-29 at 09:03, Tom Pohl wrote:
> > > > I can't find the Taiwanese company, but I'm willing to bet the coax
> > > > connector is for the optional wifi module (Looks like a TNC
> > > > connector).  I ordered 2 of the NorhTech MicroClient Jr and
> > > can't wait
> > > > to see how they run.  I ordered them 2 days after linux devices
> > > > reported on them and expect delivery direct from Thailand
> > > in a couple
> > > > weeks. http://linuxdevices.com/news/NS6828123924.html
> > > >
> > > > -Tom
> > > >
> > > > On Sep 28, 2006, at 6:41 PM, Brandon Griffis wrote:
> > > > > It's also cool that it has a coax connection.  I'm
> > > wondering if this
> > > > > means it can capture video and dump it to storage across the
> > > > > ethernet link.
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS6372429785.html
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > -G
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Tim