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06-24-2006, 04:43 PM
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Registered: Apr 2004
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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
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More information is available from the manufacturer's website:
http://www.argecy.com/ibm-printer/in...e=tc_5000.html
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06-24-2006, 07:35 PM
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Registered: Mar 2004
Location: Virginia
Distribution: PacketProtector
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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,
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06-24-2006, 11:24 PM
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Registered: Jan 2005
Location: MA
Distribution: Ubuntu 7.10
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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.
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06-25-2006, 10:07 PM
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Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Mocksville, NC, USA
Distribution: Gentoo, Slackware.
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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.
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06-25-2006, 10:12 PM
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Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Mocksville, NC, USA
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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.
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06-25-2006, 10:46 PM
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Registered: Mar 2003
Location: Boise, ID
Distribution: Mint
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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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