[rescue] IBM thin clients - any info?

[Lionel Peterson]

--- Dan Duncan <dand at pcisys.net> wrote:
> Speaking of literally thin clients...
> 
> Has anyone here fooled with putting *bsd or linux on an
> i-opener, gateway connected touchpad, or 3com audrey for
> use as a small footprint xterminal?  I'm toying with
> the idea of something I can place around the house with 
> an LCD monitor.

I have an I-Opener that has Linux on it (in the flash memory), it's
fun, but not very useful (IMHO) -I'd suggest looking into a SPARCbook
or an O2 with a low-cost 12-14" TFT...

10.4" 800x600 passive display is only soo exciting...

It'll cost a bit more, but will be MUCH more useful...


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Lionel

"I am not into examining other peoples' dumps..." - Sheldon T. Hall

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