[K12OSN] "Tiny sub-$100 PC runs Puppy Linux"

James P. Kinney III jkinney at localnetsolutions.com
Thu Aug 24 19:48:20 UTC 2006


On Thu, 2006-08-24 at 14:20 -0400, Bob McCaa wrote:
> Saw this on DIGG
> 
> http://linuxdevices.com/news/NS6828123924.html
> 
> "A Bangkok-based company is shipping a tiny, sub-$100 PC capable of
> running Puppy and other lightweight Linux distributions. NorhTec's
> MicroClient Jr. measures 4.5 inches square, draws 8 Watts, and has a
> 166MHz Pentium-compatible processor with three integer units. It targets
> thin-client, kiosk, and electronic signage applications."
> 
> Might be nice for K12LTSP labs on a budget.

With 128 MB RAM on board it would be an excellent K12LTSP box. Fanless,
PXE boot, small, low power, low heat. Can't find in on the companies web
site yet. 
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