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veronicathecow · Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 526

Hi, try your local dump. My friend pick up parts for a 2.5ghz with 512 RAM 80 gb hdd for nothing!

The Jinx · Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 24 Location: Brooklyn, New York

You might also want to try http://ztechshop.net/computers/sub-100/ $100 PC.

* CPU: Intel Pentium 3 1Ghz
* Memory: 256MB Upgradable to 512MB
* Hard Drive: 10GB
* Network: 10/100 Fast Ethernet w/Optional external 56k modem
* Audio: Built in sound
* 4 USB 2.0 ports
* Depth: 13.93 in
* Height: 3.57 in
* Width: 12.54 in
* Weight: ~15 lb

mechmike · Joined: 29 Nov 2005 Posts: 88 Location: Pelham, AL

http://www.accurateit.com/details.asp?iid=1255

$25 USD Shipped in the US...

Manufacturer's product description
Compaq refers to its latest product, the iPAQ, as an Internet device, implying that its primary purpose is to access the Web. Such a product is typically meant for consumers. The Compaq iPAQ is in fact a fully functional corporate PC - albeit an unusual one. Smaller than most mini-towers and irregular in shape, the iPAQ has no bus slots, and its lone external drive bay does not accept desktop drives. Rather, it accepts the hot-swappable drives typically used in Compaq's Armada notebooks. This uniquely designed product is ideal for corporate network environments and for employees who primarily use their PC for mainstream office productivity applications and corporate Internet/intranet access.

General
Processor
Type: Intel Celeron 500 MHz

Cache memory
Type: L2 Cache - Pipeline Burst

Installed Size: 128 KB (installed) / 128 KB (max)

Mainboard
Chipset Type: Intel 810E

Data Bus Speed: 66 MHz

Ram
Installed Size: 128MB / 512 MB (max)

Storage
Hard Drive:4+ GB

Graphics controller
Type: AGP - integrated

Video Memory: Shared Video Memory (UMA)

Installed Size: 4 MB

Supported Display Graphics: VGA (640x480), XGA (1024x768), SVGA (800x600), SXGA (1280x1024)

Video Output Supported: RGB

Audio output
Type: Sound card - PCI - integrated

Signal Processor: Intel 810

Sound Output Mode: Stereo

Max Sample Rate: 48 kHz

Compliant Standards: Sound Blaster 16/Pro, AC '97

Input device
Type: Mouse, keyboard

Networking
Networking: Network adapter - PCI - integrated

Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u

Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free): 1 ( 1 ) x hot-swap - Slim Line

Expansion Slots Total (Free):

1 ( 0 ) x processor
2 ( 1 ) x memory - DIMM 168-PIN
Interfaces:

2 x USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone mono 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)

Operating system / software
OS Provided: NONE

NO FLOPPY INSTALLED

NO CD-ROM INSTALLED (SLOT IS OPEN FOR LAPTOP TYPE CD ROM)

chicks · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 65

$10 each, 140 available:

http://cgi.ebay.com/MaxSpeed-Maxterm-5140-Thin-Client-Terminal-w-modem-NIB_W0QQitemZ130198145572QQihZ003QQcategoryZ1486QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

MaxSpeed Maxterm 5140 thin client, slot for CF card to boot Puppy.

300MHz x86-compatible processor
64MB RAM
Modem
Ethernet
1280X1024 max resolution
Very low power

Add $10 shipping for first, $5 ea. for more.

I haven't ordered one (yet), but no reason it wouldn't work as a Green Puppy PC.

Aitch · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6825 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK

Hi
That Maxterm looks similar to the HP T5700, albeit slower
see my post:-

http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=26527

Anyone have a list/know which thin client boxes work with puppy
or if there's a port to puppy of an open source thin client software
Citrix is designed for NT/XP server use & connectivity

Aitch

raffy · Joined: 25 May 2005 Posts: 4636 Location: Manila

The links that I have in my signature all offer thin-client-able Puplets. Setup for Citrix and other clients are searchable here in the Forum.
http://minipc.org/safepup
http://minipc.org/pup

Any x86 machine with at least 200 mhz processor and 64 MB RAM, and bootable from USB or PXE will work well with Puppy. Your must have at least 400 mhz CPU for video or telephony. (Note that AMD Geode GX466 displays "333 mhz" but runs at over 400 mhz).

Aitch · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6825 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK

Raffy

Thanks
Do you know if the HP T5700, Transmeta Crusoe TM5800
processor will run puppy/thin client?
Aitch

raffy · Joined: 25 May 2005 Posts: 4636 Location: Manila

Hmm, I have not tried a Crusoe yet, although it's x86 compatible, right? Then it should be able to run Puppy.

chicks · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 65

raffy · Joined: 25 May 2005 Posts: 4636 Location: Manila

Yes, the BIOS holds the key, as I have seen thin client BIOS with booting option like "WinCE". So if this is the default, it has to be changed.

Brandon · Joined: 14 Dec 2007 Posts: 111 Location: New York

I ordered one (before I read these posts) and am hoping to get linux on it. Please make a how to or PM me if you find out how to make it work.

chicks · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 65

I've tried a few distros, without luck. It might be possible to get DSLinterm working, since it's meant for this processor, but I haven't a clue how to convert it for this configuration - its loader looks for the image on a USB drive, whereas this device has the loader and image on an internal CF.

It will usually fully load the image, but then nothing...

Brandon · Joined: 14 Dec 2007 Posts: 111 Location: New York

WHy won't this unit work while the 3500 does?

chicks · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 65

Brandon · Joined: 14 Dec 2007 Posts: 111 Location: New York

This might be helpfull: http://www.amd.com/jp-ja/ConnectivitySolutions/ProductInformation/0,,50_2330_9863_13022%5E11363,00.html and http://www.larwe.com/technical/geode_linux.html