[NTLUG:Discuss] Cheap Linux boxes at Fry's

brian at pongonova.net brian at pongonova.net
Mon Jan 8 15:08:28 CST 2007


Fry's is selling refurbed Compaq SR1811NX machines for $329.  Loaded
CentOS4.4/KDE without a problem.  160GB drive, DVD+/-R/RW Lightscribe
drive (Linux drivers available), a separate CD-ROM drive, Firewire,
front-loading flash memory slots, AMD Sempron 3200+, 512MB RAM (not
enough for anything useful -- bought 1GB extra for $120).  For what I
needed, I couldn't have built it cheaper from separate components.

Just an FYI for those who might be interested, not intended to stir up
debate about Fry's, Compaq/HP, build vs. buy, etc.   

  --Brian



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