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

Robert Pearson e2eiod at gmail.com
Mon Jan 8 21:24:58 CST 2007


On 1/8/07, agoats <agoats at compuserve.com> wrote:
> know anything about cheap laptops? Something compatable with Linux?
>
> Alvin

By cheap do you mean $329 or less?

> 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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