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Re: What system should I buy for Linux?
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Date: 
Wed, 31 May 2000 01:35:38 GMT
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mattdm@mattdm.[NoSpam]org
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Tim Rueger <rueger@io.com> wrote:
I work as an IC designer, so I'm not afraid to go
digging in hardware internals, but I'd prefer to
avoid it if I can.

Penguin Computing looks good to me (although I admit we've only got a couple
of systems from them here so I don't have much personal experience with them
a company). You can get a minimal-but-decent system for under $1000.

Digging in the internals is always fun, of course. And you certainly
wouldn't have to go down to the ic level, let alone the internals thereof.


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  Re: What system should I buy for Linux?
 
Or actually, you could put it on one of your Macs.... (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)

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  What system should I buy for Linux?
 
I've decided I need another hobby, so I'd like to get a cheap-but-decent Intel compatible system to run Linux on. Problem is, I have no clue what the market for such systems is like. Some background on myself: I own several Macs at home, and have (...) (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)

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