Re: [Astlinux-users] Astlinux on FitPC

2007-10-18 Thread Michael Graves
On Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:00:09 -0400, Kristian Kielhofner wrote: >On 10/13/07, Paul Davidson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Anyone out there used this one? http://www.fit-pc.com/ >> >> It got a good writeup at ExtremeTech, and aside from the hard drive (from >> the forums, it looks possible to repla

Re: [Astlinux-users] Astlinux on FitPC

2007-10-14 Thread Paul Davidson
Good feedback from all- thanks I've played with the wdlsystems offerings, but am generally unimpressed- build quality seems ok, but the unit runs hot, and the one I have, once built, uses thermal paste to help hold the case together (screws too, obviously). This means long term maintenance will ma

Re: [Astlinux-users] Astlinux on FitPC

2007-10-14 Thread Kristian Kielhofner
On 10/13/07, Paul Davidson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyone out there used this one? http://www.fit-pc.com/ > > It got a good writeup at ExtremeTech, and aside from the hard drive (from > the forums, it looks possible to replace it with a IDE to CF adapter, and > probably cut the power requirem

Re: [Astlinux-users] Astlinux on FitPC

2007-10-14 Thread hin lee
you can also try this one. http://www.wdlsystems.com/modperl/view_services.cgi?request=ld.plate&dept_id=24&asibs=no prices ranging from $100 - $300 --- Paul Davidson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyone out there used this one? > http://www.fit-pc.com/ > > It got a good writeup at ExtremeTech

Re: [Astlinux-users] Astlinux on FitPC

2007-10-14 Thread Mark Phillips
That was going to be my next "howto" project. I need to build a system for my dad's business and thought that this would be better (read cheaper) than a Soekris system. I'll let you know how I get on. Mark On Sat, 2007-10-13 at 13:07 -0500, Paul Davidson wrote: > Anyone out there used this one?

Re: [Astlinux-users] Astlinux on FitPC

2007-10-13 Thread Philip Prindeville
I've seen some similar "thin clients" out there based on the Via C7 or C3 chips. In this price range, and with Flash installed. Go to the Via website and click on... bugger... I forget what. Maybe: http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/embedded/partner_products.jsp?categorys=16&company=7#partner

[Astlinux-users] Astlinux on FitPC

2007-10-13 Thread Paul Davidson
Anyone out there used this one? http://www.fit-pc.com/ It got a good writeup at ExtremeTech, and aside from the hard drive (from the forums, it looks possible to replace it with a IDE to CF adapter, and probably cut the power requirement further, not to mention increase it's durability), it looks