Re: Howto build an inexpensive debian-based (hand-held) computer
On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 08:58:29AM +0530, Deboo ^ wrote:
> Can someone provide some links to build cheap / inexpensive computer
> (even with limited memory and no storage) which can run linux / debian
> off a usb stick and can be used for basic operations.
>
> It will be helpful for poor people use a computer when handheld like
> devices running Windows CE are still not as cheap as should be.
>
> A DIY (do-it-yourself) kind of links also will do.
One starting point is http://beagleboard.org/
A form factor of a USB stick is very limiting also in the power supply
and I/O . See http://gumstix.com/ for some interesting DIY options.
Though it will cost you more. Generally in this area if you don't
mass-produce, prices are much higher.
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