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

[agoats]

That's a good start, but it could be a little more, maybe $450 or so.

Alvin


Robert Pearson wrote:
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> 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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