Linux on a stick

Blowing a raspberry and widdling on Winders at the same time? :D

Come on Winders fanbois - can Winders do the same? :D
 
a revolution to usff computing, but they should bump up the ram a bit, but then again all you need is a browser nowadays to compute.
 
Slap some WiFi or HD on it then we can talk. No storage space + no WiFi makes it almost useless.
 
Alrighty, since this thing ais a complete machine in it's own right, how do the smart phone guys justify another R5000 to add a screen, case and battery?

Oh yes, crazy marketing budgets, dev teams and... dare I say... profit...

D
 
damian24 said:
Alrighty, since this thing ais a complete machine in it's own right, how do the smart phone guys justify another R5000 to add a screen, case and battery?

Oh yes, crazy marketing budgets, dev teams and... dare I say... profit...

D
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Because this one cant run Crysis or serve a companies Oracle DB..... what you just said is like why do they charge more for a 18 wheeler if a car can also move things
 
As much as I love these types of machines, I just cannot get over the following:
but packs enough power to replace a lightweight laptop.
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Despite this the Raspberry Pi is no slouch and runs at 700MHz with 128MB of memory.
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This will NEVER replace any type of laptop in use today, except for the OLPC that runs at under 500MHz. It is not a replacement for "lightweight laptops", it is a replacement for OLPC.

Don't get me wrong, like I said I love these type of gadgets and would not mind having one myself, but man, easy on the PR.
 
So great for e-readers, embedded, smartphones, etc...

Linux has a reputation for being available in many shapes and sizes, but now there is a version of Linux that promises to beat all-comers on both size and price. The new Linux PC, created by UK game developer David Braben, is not much larger than a thumb, but packs enough power to replace a lightweight laptop.

Under the hood, the PC runs a version of Ubuntu; though presumably the PC could run most versions of Linux.
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What this would be awesome for is home projects, building prototypes (think security, control)... I'd love to see what can be interfaced on the visual side too... like colour e-ink etc for long lasting battery powered devices, etc. The main thing is that the OS remains open - drivers will be developed by the community and it will open up a whole new avenue for amateur electronics fundis and systems developers. Watch some big firm make a huge offer on the outfit to shut it down before it takes off.
 
sounds nice!
i want one....wait...for that price? i want 5
 
no one asking why the 12 MP camera? , i don't think the ARM can handle user interface by body movement,
why didn't anyone think of this before, it's basically just a cellphone board with pc functionality
 
actually this raises the question as to why are cellphones so expensive, if this cost so little
 
I see this as the start of a much more computerised home. Wifi lacking though...

Such a cheap unit could act as a controller unit for your geyser - program it to have water at 60C at 6 in the morning, thereafter I don't care till 50C at 17:00 etc etc

Or use it as a very intelligent security cam

Possiblilities are most probably endless.
 
Elimentals said:
Because this one cant run Crysis or serve a companies Oracle DB..... what you just said is like why do they charge more for a 18 wheeler if a car can also move things
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see the bold section below... wasn't comparing to a company oracle DB... just a phone :whistle:

Alrighty, since this thing ais a complete machine in it's own right, how do the smart phone guys justify another R5000 to add a screen, case and battery?

Oh yes, crazy marketing budgets, dev teams and... dare I say... profit...

D
 
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