Plug Computers
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All, I was rooting through a electronics magazine today and found an ad about Plug Computers (www.plugcomputer.org). Basically it's a standalone computer, that looks about the size of a wall wart, that literally plugs in. It comes with Linux and basically gives a framework for whatever you might want to do network-wise. Anybody ever mess with these? I'm seriously considering finding one to play with. Michael Fritzius
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All, I was rooting through a electronics magazine today and found an ad about Plug Computers (www.plugcomputer.org). Basically it's a standalone computer, that looks about the size of a wall wart, that literally plugs in. It comes with Linux and basically gives a framework for whatever you might want to do network-wise. Anybody ever mess with these? I'm seriously considering finding one to play with. Michael Fritzius
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Yes, I'd forgotten about these. So, thanks a lot--now I have to get something to clean the drool from between my keys :laugh: Michael Fritzius
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Yes, I'd forgotten about these. So, thanks a lot--now I have to get something to clean the drool from between my keys :laugh: Michael Fritzius
Drool? :confused:
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Curse you! I've just spent 20 minutes thinking... "Hmm, that would make a great video streamer / living room TV." And with a decent size hard drive, it even has local storage. Then did a bit of digging: Fit PC 2, Ubuntu, 160Gb HD. US: $369. UK: £299. -> $499. +35% SE: 4650sek -> $668. +80% (Exchange rates using www.xe.com at time of posting). *That* is not explained by VAT! So, any generous Americans want to buy one for me? It's near enough free for you! I'll even answer a C++ question or two! Iain. Modified: I've just remembered I have a friend on holiday in the US right now. Who flies back tomorrow... Argh!
I have now moved to Sweden for love (awwww). If you're in Scandinavia and want an MVP on the payroll (or happy with a remote worker), or need cotract work done, give me a job! http://cv.imcsoft.co.uk/[^]
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Curse you! I've just spent 20 minutes thinking... "Hmm, that would make a great video streamer / living room TV." And with a decent size hard drive, it even has local storage. Then did a bit of digging: Fit PC 2, Ubuntu, 160Gb HD. US: $369. UK: £299. -> $499. +35% SE: 4650sek -> $668. +80% (Exchange rates using www.xe.com at time of posting). *That* is not explained by VAT! So, any generous Americans want to buy one for me? It's near enough free for you! I'll even answer a C++ question or two! Iain. Modified: I've just remembered I have a friend on holiday in the US right now. Who flies back tomorrow... Argh!
I have now moved to Sweden for love (awwww). If you're in Scandinavia and want an MVP on the payroll (or happy with a remote worker), or need cotract work done, give me a job! http://cv.imcsoft.co.uk/[^]
Iain Clarke, Warrior Programmer wrote:
Curse you!
Iain Clarke, Warrior Programmer wrote:
want to buy one for me?
That doesn't sound like a very nice way to ask. :-D My generosity outweighs my resources at the moment. :sigh:
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Curse you! I've just spent 20 minutes thinking... "Hmm, that would make a great video streamer / living room TV." And with a decent size hard drive, it even has local storage. Then did a bit of digging: Fit PC 2, Ubuntu, 160Gb HD. US: $369. UK: £299. -> $499. +35% SE: 4650sek -> $668. +80% (Exchange rates using www.xe.com at time of posting). *That* is not explained by VAT! So, any generous Americans want to buy one for me? It's near enough free for you! I'll even answer a C++ question or two! Iain. Modified: I've just remembered I have a friend on holiday in the US right now. Who flies back tomorrow... Argh!
I have now moved to Sweden for love (awwww). If you're in Scandinavia and want an MVP on the payroll (or happy with a remote worker), or need cotract work done, give me a job! http://cv.imcsoft.co.uk/[^]
For $370, you can get a heck of a lot better computer that isn't all lamed out.
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For $370, you can get a heck of a lot better computer that isn't all lamed out.
But it's smaaaaaall, and cute! And yes, you probably have a point. The contrast in international pricing still bugs me though. Iain.
I have now moved to Sweden for love (awwww). If you're in Scandinavia and want an MVP on the payroll (or happy with a remote worker), or need cotract work done, give me a job! http://cv.imcsoft.co.uk/[^]
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For $370, you can get a heck of a lot better computer that isn't all lamed out.
But how many can you fit in a six-foot 19" rack? :cool: Actually I would be more interested in using something like that to host a (code management system)/(version control system) that I could then carry around -- have code, will travel.