I've got my SE/30 wound up to it's peak specs, running NetBSD, and it's fun. Isn't quite fast enough for what I want to do. The speed is compounded by the fact that almost no opensource software is written to cope with a small, low depth display, especially not a b&w one.
So, as I sit here debating about using an iPaq IA1 internet appliance as a livingroom coffee table box, not a good fit, and my homebrew G4 desktop only gets accessed via VNC remotely as I've no room for it... I keep contemplating stuffing an OS X capible system into a compact case. A nice lil compact strutting OS X, yup, this sounds more and more like what I should have done in the first place. So, seeing as some members of the list have mentioned taking on similar chalanges, any suggestions or tips? I'm thinking of using a G4 cube as the base, and sourcing a 10" 1024x768 LCD for a display. That should give me maximum flexibility for upgrades and keep the powersupply external to cut down on heat. Alternativly I can rig up an iMac logic board for operation off a single 12v+ feed to cut down on powersupply size if Cubes prove too rare. I don't need a burner, but an internal slot load cd/dvd rom seems appropriate and least destructive for the look of the box. I'm thinking a nice satin or gloss black finish ala Krylon's new plastic spray paint they hype on TV should handle looks, as my SE is BADLY suntanned. Will epoxys bind to this plastic well? I've got some minor repairs to make as well, in addition to fabbing up a new io bay, etc. Joshua Coombs -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
