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

[xcssa@xcssa.org]

On Wednesday 03 August 2005 05:00 pm, xcssa-admin@xcssa.org wrote:
> 256 colors is pretty harsh... does anyone have any experience with one
> of these?? Useful out of the box, or does it require hacking?

I just picked two up.. very nice little units.

Comes up in X11 with a Terminal Emulator package running.  A couple of clicks 
and you've got bash up.  Run the "IBMSetup" command with the password "i4got" 
and it pulls up a Tcl/TK looking admin interface.  Runs up to 1024x768.. 
sound.. USB.. I hear some people are running a Knoppix install and using them 
as multimedia/browser front ends.

More info on hacking here:
http://damnsmalllinux.org/cgi-bin/forums/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=12;t=3204;hl=n2200

I bought two...  I'm supposed to call the owner of AlGen and negotiate a 
special bulk price for XCSSA and SATLUG (they have like 200 more of them!).  
So I may start taking requests.
More info to come.

Tweeks