[XCSSA] XCSSA Aug meeting -> Algen, Linksys, and PBX?

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Hummm.... asterix with the $40 Linksys (discussed in previous posts), and 2 of the computers below would make an interesting PBX demo at an XCSSA meeting. (Or BSD Wireless spoofing using linksys)

Craig

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Subject: Re: [XCSSA] Geek-Sat Alert: Linux thin client for $20 at AlGen Computer
From: xcssa-admin@xcssa.org
Reply-To: xcssa@xcssa.org
Date:  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 16:30:29 -0500

>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
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>Thomas Weeks, Lead Sys. Engineer          The Managed Hosting Specialist(TM)  
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