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

[agoats]

know anything about cheap laptops? Something compatable with Linux?

Alvin

brian at pongonova.net wrote:
>  
> 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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