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Originally posted by Ian W.
Spikey, it's called Linux. Runs on x86, as well as most (or all?) Macs. All free, with a great user support base (depending on the distro you use). The only cost is the cost of building your computer and the boradband connection to download the programs and such on.
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To clarify, Linux can run on x86, SPARC's, Alphas, PPC (your Apple's Proc), Motorolas, and much much more. It isn't _all_ free. The Linux kernel is free...but some distributions aren't. Normally, what you pay for are the actual cd's, manuals, tech-support, and commercials software that comes in one the box. Many distro's offer a freely downloadable version in ISO images. These can range from one 200 meg file to having to download around 7 full cd's (4.9+ gigs..whew
) The free support is just Linux's HUGE community...ChiefDelphi pales in comparison to the largest Linux community: justlinux.com.
(Also, if you don't have a fast enough connection to download that much and you don't really want to pay $50 to try it out...cd's can be purchased CHEAPLY AND LEGALLY (!!) from
www.cheapbytes.com.
If you want to try linux, but are unsure where to start, you can contact me through e-mail or AIM...I'll be more than willing to help
*end of spiel*
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Originally posted by OneAngryDaisy
All of you guys talk about building computers.. but anyone ever build a laptop? I slightly recall someone talking about making one in one of those old metal suitcases- but never heard a definite word on that one..
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I was going to do that...but it would cost too much. It's probably quite simple to do once you mount the power supply and motherboard. Everything else probably fills in the extra space. My efforts are now going to be turned to making a computer case out of LEGO's. I'm not very sure how well heat transfers through multiple layers of plastic...but ehh...if this P133 melts, it'll be cool to see the case go with it
I'll post pics if I ever get around to it.