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

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I also picked up 2, but when I turned one on it automatically opened a 
TN3270 and tried to connect to AS400.RBFCU.ORG.  Nice.  How'd you get to a 
bash prompt?

Nick

xcssa-admin@xcssa.org wrote:
> 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
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