[XCSSA] Geek-Sat Alert: Linux thin client for $20 at AlGen Computer

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256 colors is pretty harsh... does anyone have any experience with one 
of these?? Useful out of the box, or does it require hacking?

Nick

xcssa-admin@xcssa.org wrote:
> FYI...
> get'em while their hot
> 
> 
>>For anyone interested in a cheap Linux thin client, a little  
>>hardware store at Dezavala and I-10 is selling the IBM Netvista  
>>2200 for $20.00 (add $5.00 for keyboard and mouse also, optional).   
>>No monitor included.  The name of the store is Algen Computer Ware  
>>(699-1701).  They guy I got mine from said they have ~300 in stock.
>>
>>Here is URL with some info about the device:
>>http://www.iapplianceweb.com/appreview/internet_terminals_17.htm
>>
>>Highlights:
>>It runs on a 266 MHz Intel Pentium MMX processor, and includes 32  
>>MB SDRAM, which is expandable to 288 MB. The NetVista operates  
>>using NetVista Thin Client with TurboLinux. Though a monitor is not  
>>included, it supports up to 1024 x 1024 resolution with 256 colors.  
>>[NOTE: I'm not positive these resolution specs are accurate - i've  
>>got mine at 1024x768 with 256 colors]
>>
>>For connectivity, the NetVista uses two USB ports and an RJ-45  
>>Ethernet connector. The NetVista measures 8.5 x 1.6 x 10.8 inches  
>>and weighs 5.0 lbs.
>>
>>It boots off of a compact flash card (64 MB, upgradable), or over NFS.
> 
> 
> Tweeks