Re: [PLUG] Looking for a mini-PC

[Chad Vogelsong <csv@gamebox.net>]

Most of the systems mentioned so far only have specs around 500 MHz / 
256-512 MB.  If your putting together a "workstation" like you say in 
your e-mail and are willing to spend a bit more, but still want the 
small form factor...  check out the Koala Mini from System76.

http://system76.com/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=53

Faster processors available, up to 1 GB RAM, 40 - 250 GB HDD, DVD-RW, 
wireless built in and Ubuntu preloaded.  Starts at $600.

Chad

Adam J. Zion wrote:
> OK, here's the deal: my homebuilt linux workstation is dying a painful death, + I'm thinking of replacing it w/a mini-PC, similar to the Zonbu or Koolu lines. I mention those two b/c each is ultra-low energy, as well as designed from the ground up to run linux.
>
> Zonbu rules itself out b/c it's more of a thin client than a genuine PC- I couldn't, for instance, take an off-the-shelf model + tweak it to play on my home workgroup. Koolu (http://www.koolu.com) looks more like what I'd need, but I'm hesitant to order from overseas (from the spellings, they appear to be based in the UK). 
>
> So, does anyone here have any experience or recommendations re: a mini-PC along the lines of these two?
>
> Thx,
> -Z
>
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