Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

MySelfmadeLinuxPC · Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Posts: 1

Hi,

i think, i searched with the wrong terms here and with google Crying or Very sad

I want to build my own Linux Pc. Here my requiremets for this system:

- Linux device drivers must be available
- Fanless Motherboard
- Powerconsumtion less than 10 W better up to 3-5W
- I need this Pc for Surfing, E-Mail, E-Book reading, wiriting dokuments
- no gaming

Who of the community have some tips, links or other hints for me?

Best Regards

Bernhard from Germany (near of Stuttgart)

raffy · Joined: 25 May 2005 Posts: 4636 Location: Manila

Right on time! I was just thinking about what to do with the pictures I just assembled. I guess that since you posted your question here, I might as well start publishing the information here.

The white box uses LX800 processor and can be supplied with mini-PCI wifi as shown, while the black LCD+PC uses GX2-466 processor in a 13.3" LCD wide monitor. The white box uses 3-5 watts power, while the black LCD+PC uses 15 watts maximum. Both run well with Puppy Linux.

Some price estimates using low-cost postal delivery (EMS) from Taiwan/China: white ~ US$199 including 256 MB RAM and wifi but no internal flash; black ~ US329 with 256 MB RAM no internal flash, no wifi. Both can be booted via USB. The black PC can use USB wifi (provided by the user).

Let me take this opportunity to also invite suggestions about how the new ways of computing started by Puppy (and other mini Linux distros) can be promoted best with available hardware like this (from small manufacturers).

My current idea is for the manufacturers to ship directly to buyers, and I can help by providing user support as well as facilitating retail transaction (the laborious and costly part of the process).

Your suggestions are welcome.

hillside · Posted: Sat 03 Nov 2007, 10:20 Post subject:

The guys over at DSL sell some equipment that they have tested with linux. You may get some ideas there.

http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/store/

swarm32 · Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 12

If price isn't an immediate concern, look at mini-itx systems based on VIA c3 & C7 cpus as well as AMD Geode CPUs. Most of them work fairly well with linux due to there industrial design.

Some resources
Mini-itx.com
Mini-Itx News Blog
Logic Supply: sells ITX systems
WDL Systems: ITX & Smaller system boards

KF6SNJ · Posted: Thu 08 Nov 2007, 02:26 Post subject:

Raffy,

I am preparing to scrap my tower. I am thinking seriously of using MiniPup on a laptop. I really like what I've seen on it. Bravo Zulu.

Oh, I am already convinced that MiniPup will suit my needs for my robotics project (would that count as a homebrew pc?). Thanks.

chicks · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 65

I'm running Puppy 3.01 on a Maxspeed Maxterm 3500 thin client. Replaced the Maxspeed CF image with Puppy. Everything works perfectly.

Someone else is using (I think) a Maxterm 3300 for Puppy:

http://www.insidesocal.com/click/2007/04/thin_puppy_torture_test_day_11.html

These are available once in a while on ebay for < $100. Unlike the 3500, these have a small fan, but it only runs if the unit is mounted horizontally.

Here's an example.

Get five here for $265- $53/ea!

Robb · Joined: 12 Aug 2007 Posts: 10

I built a mini itx system & Puppy runs great. The only sticking point, as usual, is wifi. Puppy handles this better than just about any other distro so it doesn't really matter. Ndiswrapper does the job.

http://www.mini-box.com is a decent site for this sort of stuff, in addition to the sites listed below.

Bert · Joined: 30 Jun 2006 Posts: 703

KF6SNJ · Posted: Wed 21 Nov 2007, 00:56 Post subject:

I haven't settled on much of my hardware yet. Only the case. In the off topic area I mentioned this idea. I am going to commit to it. I am going to build my own computer with Puppy on it and I am going to use a TI-99/4A for the case. I will have to gut the TI-99/4A and I don't know if I can adapt the existing keyboard for use with a modern processor or not. Still, if I could adapt it, it would really make it look "authentic".

ttuuxxx · Posted: Sun 02 Dec 2007, 02:38 Post subject:

KF6SNJ · Posted: Mon 03 Dec 2007, 20:08 Post subject:

I have the advantage I guess. I happen to have two TI-99/4A computers. One works and the other doesn't. I just need to figure out which one is which and then mark the broken one so that I can know. I still have to buy my components. I am looking at a micro-ITX for about $54 from a local supplier. In fact, they have almost everything, including an external CD/DVD RW, I'd need for this system except for the compact flash drive and adapter. I read somewhere about somebody using a 128MB flash card from a digital camera and I am wondering how I could make that work. It would really make this work out nicely for my setup.

I already have a key map for the TI-99/4A. I just need the board so that I can figure out what is what.

mechmike · Joined: 29 Nov 2005 Posts: 88 Location: Pelham, AL

http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA4842001

Aitch · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6825 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK

Mike - broken link or 'parked' website

Maybe not what is being asked for specifically, but this has got to be a puppy favourite?

http://www.viaopenbook.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=1

I also have a yearning for one of these, though not sure I could drive the beast Wink

http://www.mini-itx.com/projects/cluster/?p

/dream over, back on topic, sigh

Aitch Smile