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On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 04:27:35PM +0100, Robert Bridge wrote: |
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> If you are round a university, I would actually suggest asking around |
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> and seeing if there are old P3 workstations being thrown out. With a |
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> little TLC, gentoo runs nicely on such hardware, especially as a |
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> headless server in a corner. Such a box would also offer a LOT more |
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> flexibility than an old laptop would, and they will probably be |
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> delighted to get rid of it! |
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> Rob. |
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> (Has a little collection of such "rescued" machines.) |
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The reason why I prefer a laptop is size (I can put it on the top of a |
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cupboard next to the other one), and the possibility to use it without an |
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UPS, that I don't have. |
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