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Title: SheevaPlug: A $99 Linux PC Crammed Inside a Wall Plug
Post by: somanyholes on Nov 10, 2009, 07:29:41
Not seen one of these before, look pretty cool though

http://gizmodo.com/5159399/sheevaplug-a-99-linux-pc-crammed-inside-a-wall-plug
Title: Re: SheevaPlug: A $99 Linux PC Crammed Inside a Wall Plug
Post by: Rik on Nov 10, 2009, 08:24:53
It's a fascinating idea, So, but a bit limited as yet.
Title: Re: SheevaPlug: A $99 Linux PC Crammed Inside a Wall Plug
Post by: somanyholes on Nov 10, 2009, 08:32:38
Time will tell. It has the possibilty of being a real game changer. Brilliant for all sorts of things video, webcams, small servers, wireless boosters, firewalls routers etc etc. Going to keep my eye on this one. Think I'll be buying one.
Title: Re: SheevaPlug: A $99 Linux PC Crammed Inside a Wall Plug
Post by: Rik on Nov 10, 2009, 08:34:09
I can see it being handy, but not yet a desktop, or laptop, replacement.
Title: Re: SheevaPlug: A $99 Linux PC Crammed Inside a Wall Plug
Post by: somanyholes on Nov 10, 2009, 08:34:59
QuoteI can see it being handy, but not yet a desktop, or laptop, replacement.
At least it would fit in your pocket  ;D
Title: Re: SheevaPlug: A $99 Linux PC Crammed Inside a Wall Plug
Post by: Rik on Nov 10, 2009, 08:36:20
True, except for the screen and keyboard. :)
Title: Re: SheevaPlug: A $99 Linux PC Crammed Inside a Wall Plug
Post by: Lance on Nov 10, 2009, 10:10:38
Quote from: Rik on Nov 10, 2009, 08:36:20
True, except for the screen and keyboard. :)

Ah, but its designed to be accessed remotely :)

Looks a great idea.
Title: Re: SheevaPlug: A $99 Linux PC Crammed Inside a Wall Plug
Post by: cwmusson on Nov 10, 2009, 13:36:19
I have a similar (but quite a bit more expensive) miniature pc which is a "fit-pc slim" which uses only 6 watts of power and works nicely as a web, email and squeezebox music server even though it only has a 500MHz processor.  It is running gentoo linux at the moment and supplied with with gentoo and ubuntu installed.

Apparently the new models ("fit-pc2", 1.1 & 1.6 GHz processors, 9W power) should also work as a video server (I don't have one so don't blame me if they don't!).

http://www.fit-pc.co.uk