Even if there aren't Serial ports. The thing has USB in plenty. USB to
Serial adapters don't cost much these days. I personally know at least
one person for whom this is a great fit, and I've already told her so.
I am a bit disappointed that the OS is listed on Wally-World's website
as "gOS" and not as "Linux" or "Ubuntu Linux"
-Mike
"Before software can be reusable it first has to be usable." --— Ralph
Johnson.
On Thu, 2007-11-01 at 10:14 -0700, Michael Miller wrote:
> I would have to agree with your assessment. I wonder peripherals are
> on the mother board.
>
> I think it would be nice for a parent to have a machine there child
> can use and not have to spend more then $200.00 on a computer. I
> wonder how much ram you can stick on that board as well. Or if there
> is any legacy serial ports on it.
>
> -Miller
>
> On 11/1/07, Jason LaPier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I can't decide if this is good or bad:
> > http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2007/10/200-everex-gree.html
> >
> > Good: more Linux for the masses
> > Bad: err....people associating Linux and WalMart (and equating Linux
> > with low-end/discount)
> >
> > Reason not to buy this machine (other than it being WalMart): "Even at
> > the low end, however, image is everything. The gPC is built using tiny
> > components, but put inside a full-size case because research indicates
> > that Wal-Mart shoppers are so unsophisticated they equate physical size
> > with capability."
> >
> > Mini-ITX in a full-size case - what a waste...
> >
> >
> > - Jason L.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mr O
> > > Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 7:58 PM
> > > To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group
> > > Subject: [Eug-lug] eeePC
> > >
> > > Low end models are not expected until at least January in a
> > > variety of colors, 2GB SSD, and 256MB RAM.
> > >
> > > Pearl White, 4GB SSD, 512MB RAM are expected within 2 weeks.
> > > ComputerBase is anticipating keeping some on hand and one
> > > will be available to check out during LUG meetings soon.
> > >
> > > See ya' tomorrow,
> > > Mr O.
> > >
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