[PLUG] "Flat Panel Linux Box for $99?"

[Darxus <darxus@op.net>]

http://slashdot.org/articles/00/03/11/1216231.shtml
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Linux Posted by Hemos on Saturday
March 11, @12:19PM
from the hacking-the-hardware dept.

A reader writes "Found an interesting site which describes a hack to
modify the $99 Iopener internet appliance to be able to run Linux. Flat
panel LCD display, small footprint, 56K (non-win)modem. No ethernet, but a
built-in parallel port (for PLIP?). Just add 2.5" HD. The perfect X
terminal! "
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http://www.linux-hacker.net/iopener/


Basically you add a 2.5" hard drive (or a regular 3.5" hd w/ a cable
adaptor), modify the pinout of the hd connector, and plug in a ps2
keyboard w/ an esc key (wich this thing lacks).  

Pretty extensive discussion on slashdot.
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