[Leaplist] new low end linux computers

[Steve Litt]

On Monday 02 July 2007 11:25, Fuzzy Conner wrote:
> Assuming you have a monitor already...
>
> Some of the low dollar Compaq machines at Wal*Mart
> feature some decent hardware for the $350 price.
>
> This model does not come with Linux pre-installed, but is just a decent
> deal I saw today.
>
> Compaq SR5013WM
> http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5707025#Specifications
> 3.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor 641
> 	512 MB PC2-4200 DDR2 memory



> 	160 GB SATA hard disk drive, 7200 rpm
> 	SuperMulti DVD burner with dual-layer capability
>


Hi Fuzzy,

For any real computing, Linux, Windows, or elsewise, I'd want a lot more than 
512MB. 1.5GB would be the minimum today, and what I'd really like is 2 or 3 
sticks of 1GB each.

SteveT
 
Steve Litt
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