__/ [ John Bailo ] on Tuesday 10 October 2006 17:37 \__
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>> Linutop (hand-sized PC)
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>> | Linutop is a Linux-based diskless computer. It offers a completely
>> | silent, low-power operation in an extremely small package.
>> |
>> | Its main purpose is to surf the Internet.
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>> http://linutop.com/
>>
>> This site is new and there isn't yet an ordering option.
>
> I long for the day when I can buy something like this, and connect it to
> my DSL and have my ISP or other provider give me access to a full Suse
> Desktop, running on a server, with them maintaining all the packages and
> backups and so on.
>
> If it can be done with Wifi, then imagine the low power requirements of
> the mobile device!
...Also imagine the implication on security. A friend of mine used to work on
RISC OS and the vendor boasted security that's the residue of a ROM-driven
O/S. I imagine that all storage will be done on-line (GDrive /et al/)... or
maybe a peripheral USB device (pen or mass-storage) can be used. This
changes the whole perspective one has in this domain... it should be
suitable for home use (well, /some/ homes), not only kiosk setups...
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