On 31 Mar 2010 at 8:57, mqcarp wrote:
> We have a division that uses very low end equipment because they just
> do not need the power. I am finding it harder and harder to find good
> options for this. In the past we have used Dell because they let you
> customize so much. This is fine I suppose but I would like to compare.
> Do you have any areas where you use low end workstations?
>
> Due to security issues as well as the low need for processor power we
> get workstations with no CDROM, floppy drive, disable the USB ports,
> 2GB or less RAM, the smallest HD possible and Windows XP.
Would one of these puppies work for you? They'll run XP, although the only XP
they come with is XP Home (strangely enough you can get them w/ Win7 Pro; if
you're going to put XP Pro I would order with no OS). You can order one
without an HDD and stick in an old 2.5" laptop-size HDD (if you have one lying
around from a past upgrade) for a test.
fit-PC2
http://www.fit-pc.com/web/
fit-PC2i Specifications - fit-PC2
http://www.fit-pc.com/web/fit-pc2/fit-pc2i-specifications/
fit-PC2 Specifications - fit-PC2
http://www.fit-pc.com/web/fit-pc2/fit-pc2-specifications/
If you didn't already have a tool for this, yYou should be able to disable the
USB storage using IntelliAdmin's freeware USB storage disabler:
Disable USB drives - remotely :: IntelliAdmin - Remote Administration For
Windows
"... free remote USB disabler. It only disables storage devices. USB
Mice, keyboards, scanners will still work fine when this is in place.
You can disable, or enable USB storage devices across your network."
http://www.intelliadmin.com/index.php/2006/06/disable-usb-drives-remotely/
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