Re: [TCLUG:7666] Multias and such

[Nate Carlson <natecars@infiniteloop.com>]

On Thu, 19 Aug 1999, Robert Sinland wrote:

> 
> 
> Christopher Reid Palmer wrote:
> 
>   Well PIA is thier anacronim for "personal internet appliance"
> 
>   Check out ...
> http://www.thelinuxstore.com/
> 
> 
>  Essentialy it is...  (cut and paste to follow)
> 
> What are the Specifications?
> 
>  The PIA utilizes Linux, an established open-source,
>  reliable, and efficient operating system. The system
>  includes:
> 
>       Intel Celeron 333 MHz processor
>       32MB PC100 SDRAM
>       2 GB (or larger) Hard Drive
>       8 MB AGP Shared Memory Video
>       16 Bit Sound
>       56K Data/Fax Modem
>       Speakers
>       Keyboard
>       3-Button Mouse
>       One additional PCI/ISA open expansion slot
>       Custom PIA ATX mini-tower cabinet
>       Monitor is not included
> 
> For $200 how could you go wrong?  Unless it's in a cardboard case or
> something that is :)
> I for one don't see how they can be making a dime on this one...
> That is if it lives up to specs...
> RS
> 

WOW! How can they do that?! That is IMPRESSIVE. Let me know how it turns
out! I want like, 10 of them. Can you say, Beowulf?  :)

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Nate Carlson
The Infinite Loop
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