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Old 06-24-2006, 04:43 PM   #1
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Can I install a Linux distro on this hardware?


The following information comes from the vendor's website.

Can I install a (small footprint) Linux distro on this hardware?
If yes, which distro?
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Description: With a 266MHz processor, VESA monitor support, and
screen resolutions up to 1280 x 1024, the TC-5000 series stands
up to demanding graphics, page layout and presentation applications.
It’s fast, compact and highly affordable — perfect for power users on your network.

- Windows CE NET 4.20 O/S with RDP
- Citrix ICA™
- Secure ICA support
- Compact design fits any workspace
- Compatible with any standard PC monitor
- Central management and upgrade
- High security for sensitive files and data
- Runs any Windows NT™, Windows 95/98/2000/ XP™, Windows 3.1, or DOS application from the NT Server, using Windows NT Terminal Server™ (4.0 or Windows 2000, 2003 server) or Citrix WinFrame™/MetaFrame™
- Ethernet 10/100 BaseT
- PPP dial-up connection for remote logon
- Auto log on feature
- RDP local printing support
- Special compact edition Internet Explorer 4 local browser for viewing web pages includes Javascript support
- Up to 1280 x 1024 display resolution
- 16-bit stereo audio output
- Legacy Terminal Emulators (optional)
15-21-inch ANT monitor bundle (optional)

Operating System

- Windows CE NET 4.20™
- Integrated RDP and ICA protocols
- Compatible with Microsoft Windows™ Terminal Server
- Compatible with Citirx™ WinFrame™/MetaFrame™
- Remote software upgrade capability

Processor

Geode MX266MHz

Memory

- 32MB flash memory (up to 144MB)
- 64MB SDRAM (up to 256MB)

Display

SXGA (640 x 480 ~ 1280 x 1024 in 256 colors)

Networking

- Ethernet (802.3)
- TCP/IP with DNS and DHCP
- 10/100 BaseT
- Selectable for 10/100 speed and half or full duplex or auto selectable
- PPP dial-up connection (external)

Peripherals

- PS/2 keyboard (included)
- PS/2 mouse (included)

I/O Connectors

- 1 parallel port DB-25, PC compatible
- 2 PS/2-style ports for keyboard and mouse
- 2 DB-9M RS-232C serial ports, up to 115.2K baud
- 1 DB-15F video out (monitor)
- 1 16-bit stereo audio out jack (44.1KHz audio output)

Power Consumption

30 watt max

Power Input

AC 100~240V, 50-60Hz

Dimensions

9.5" (H) x 2.2" (W) x 7.9" (D) / 242mm x 56mm x 200mm

Weight

4.8 lbs / 2.2kg

Safety / Regulations

FCC-B, CE-B, VCCI-II, UL, CUL, TUV

Environmental

- Operation temperature: 0°~35°C / 32°~95°F
- Humidity: 10%~95% non-condensing
- Storage temperature: -10°~60°C / -14°~140°F
- Humidity: 10%~95% non-condensing

More information is available from the manufacturer's website:
http://www.argecy.com/ibm-printer/in...e=tc_5000.html
 
Old 06-24-2006, 07:35 PM   #2
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It appears that some people have been installing linux on system like the one that you are describing. Although I have not seen large projects based on these systems so, it may well require some experimentation on your part.

But linux is commonly installed on systems that are far simpler than this device. For instance I like working with linux on routers (such as the Asus Wl-500g and the Linksys WRTSL54GS, using the OpenWRT distro, or packages built on OpenWRT, such as PacketProtector)

Two places that you might wish to start looking would be:

http://www.larwe.com/technical/geode_linux.html
http://www.da-cha.org/geode/geode.html

Happy Hunting,
 
Old 06-24-2006, 11:24 PM   #3
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this seems like a PDA if i am not mistaken. The quickest way to get a response would be to check the HCL. Look under synching devices for your model. It will tell you the experiences of other linux users and sometimes they have their solutions to common problems with the device.
 
Old 06-25-2006, 12:16 AM   #4
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It is not a PDA.
It is a client for a Terminal Server.
Here is the same link from the bottom of the 1st posting:
http://www.argecy.com/ibm-printer/in...e=tc_5000.html
 
Old 06-25-2006, 10:07 PM   #5
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Thats a not a whole lot more powerful than my old desktop system. Linux would surely run fine on that, I've heard of linux running on 386SX's at like 25MHz before.
 
Old 06-25-2006, 10:12 PM   #6
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I'm wondering why you'd want to buy that? Or did you already pick it up somewhere? I mean, for a system that limited, you might as well do better to get an old crappy P1 desktop and put linux on it, but it'd probably be way cheaper... 5 bucks at Goodwill.
 
Old 06-25-2006, 10:46 PM   #7
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The machine meets the bare minimums for Linux, so Yes, you can install Linux on it, but on a machine with such limited performance specs, you should only consider minimal Linux distros, such as Damn Small Linux. A full fledged distro such as SuSE or Ubuntu would exceed the machine's capabilities. Realistically a 266Mz CPU is too underpowered to run any modern OS....
 
  


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