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I bought a cheapy Linux Lindows box from Fry's today just to see what it was about. I put a 512 ram stick in it and it seems to do pretty good. I have it three computers set up on one Keyboard Mouse and Video. I am using two KVM switches...
I am a geek. Anyone else her have a Linux box?
I also have my XBOX networked into my home network....
Yay! I'm not alone!
I, too, have 3 boxes on a KVM... PS2, Xbox, Tivo and Audiotron all live on the network with the PCs.
Frightening.
My Linux stuff is run on my Win2k work laptop under a VMware session.
My home PC is Windows...
But I do have a Cisco CallManager IP Telephony server as well as a Unity Unified Messaging server... and a full blown CCIE study rack.
Raymond
I have bought 4 of those computers when they have there big sale and got them for $99. Gave them all to family members that dont have computers. But added windows to them all before i did. they are pretty good computers for the price but no way good enough to be my main computer. and 128 megs of ram blows on xp.
btw. I would really like to learn more about networking my xbox if anyone here can help me. I just bought one a couple weeks ago (my third since they have been out) and i want to tinker with this one :).
Xbox-scene.com is a good place to start on networking/hacking/tinkering the xbox. I have a chip in mine that alllows you to mess with the box a little more. It basically allows you to override the xbox bios and put a custom one on there. The xbox's that they are selling now are version 1.6 and are a little more difficult to hack they require a bit more soldering on the motherboard, but it really isnt too bad...
Chris
I dont even know what the Telephony server and messaging server do....or what a CCIE study rack is...... i bow to your geekness.....Quote:
Originally Posted by channelmaniac
I've got you all beat!
I have an IBM NetFinity 4 processor server running linux.
it's a hunk-o'junque pentium pro 200mhz, but it's still fun to hack around on.
:D
I'll see your 4 processor Netfinity and raise you a Pace MBT-250 soldering station with almost all of the surface mount soldering accessories and a Gould dual trace 100MHz Digital Storage Oscilloscope with integrated 4 pin plotter. :shock:
NERDS :!: :!: :!:
http://www.vistaseeker.com/celery/main/nerds.jpg
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Although, I'd love to have this nerd's wallet -
http://www.perantivirus.com/sosvirus...s/bilgates.jpg
:shock: :shock: :shock:Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Your quoting skills need some honing! :twisted:Quote:
Originally Posted by Majik
:wink:
Q: What is the lowest form of humor?
A: Nerds making fun of nerds.
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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
:lol:
Holy Shit On A Shingle, Batman - Look who's lurking in the background!
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...78_31_full.jpg
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
Those were the days! (Before my hair turned grey that is! :P ) I remember that dude. He was the fat one, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Wasn't his name 3 bean or something like that??? :nutkick:Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
Actually, then the name was 573 Bean. I've lost some weight since! :twisted:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
TC you need to give your toaster an IP address.
Toaster is actually broken. New Panasonic infrared model is on the way, though. I understand pets are particularly fond of them. My Border Collie barks when my popcorn is done... Maybe she'll keep an eye on my toast!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mathews2004
Does having a LAN in my VW count for anything? Or do I have to get the 802.11 enabled mp3 player installed so that my car has an IP address when it pulls in to the garage?
Also... I do assume there are significant bonus points since I'm posting this from the car (while stopped at a light, of course...)
Is that toaster computer controlled?
We need a toaster that will put pictures on toast anytime you want.
Just have to be careful to not flood the grilled cheese marketplace with too many Virgin Marys.
RJ
Not unless you're doing 80 down the highway.Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
OK... so now we have to add this to the list of Things People Do While Driving That Bugs the Heck Out of Me™Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
* Surfing the Web
* Reading
* Applying Makup
* Talking on Cell Phones
* Changing clothes (yeah, I've seen it)
(feel free to add your own to this list)
Don't forget 'watching tv/movies'
At 21:36:59 November 16, 2004 Tailchasers Car/Home Network achieved self awareness. Thus began the end of the world.
Do you have a carputer?
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Originally Posted by tailchaser
back to the subject, (sort of)...
how do you like the lindows box? is it worth the $200?
I'm thinking of getting one of these for the wifey for her own system to fart around with.
I went into Fry's in Austin tonight, and it I couldn't find a linspire box for less than $280
--fueg0
It is a good box, the cpu fan is a little loud, so I swapped out the heatsink/fan for a quieter version and I put that bad boy on incorrectly.....
Did you know that you can smoke an athlon processor? I have a new Athlon on the way (always looking for the opportunity to upgrade), so I bought a Athlon 2500+ xp mobile processor. I got the mobile one in case I decide to try and overclock, these are supposed to be the best.
Overall, Good. They will throw either the GQ3101 or GQ3111 on sale. Try outpost.com
Chris
thanks for the tip. man, what a bunch of butt-heads.
that's the same model that was here in austin. I wonder why it's a hundred dollars more expensive here?!