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Linux Powered Christmas Tree

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the hey-why-the-hell-not dept.

_xeno_ writes "Ever wondered what happens if you cross a Christmas tree with a Linux server? You get ChristmasTree.WPI.EDU. It's a Red Hat 7.2 server running on an artificial Christmas tree as a decoration. You can make the tree play different songs (no, not your browser, the tree's soundcard) by clicking on the pictures. Apparently, the ability to control the tree lights is coming soon." Just when you think you've seen it all, someone changes what "It" is.

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  1. Brings new meaning by Fillup · · Score: 5, Funny

    Brings new meaning to the term "fire hazard."

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  2. urk by faeryman · · Score: 5, Funny

    Please tell me the didn't choose Red Hat because Santa Claus wears one.

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  3. here is a clue on how not to get a christmas date by linzeal · · Score: 5, Funny

    do not tell some girl that you have a linux powered christmas tree, and never ever give her the url for it with you standing next to it.

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  4. Better check out the page quick.... by moniker_21 · · Score: 5, Funny
    Yes, that computer you see in the christmas tree is the actual one serving this web page and music! It is a Pentium 100 with 64MB RAM, running Red Hat Linux 7.2.


    Lets count the seconds until the /. effect kicks in....

    4... 3... 2... 1...
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  5. Obligatory Beowulf cluster comment by flegged · · Score: 5, Funny

    Can you imagine a Beowulf cluster of these?

    Or would that be a Beowulf forest?

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    1. Re:Obligatory Beowulf cluster comment by flegged · · Score: 5, Funny

      What if you were to log in as root?

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  6. /. descends to a new low... by Usquebaugh · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Don't get me wrong I usually love hacked stuff, portable 2600, tetris on a building, laser mame etc. But this is shite. Take a pentium out of a case and throw it into a tree, big deal. Anyone want to see my linux bookcase?

    I cannot believe the russian chappies freedom doesn't make the front page but this does, arrgh.

  7. Correction by pherret · · Score: 5, Insightful

    It's not a "linux-powered christmas tree". It's a tree with a computer placed on it. Just a computer without a case. A "linux-powered christmas tree" would mean that the tree is powered by linux. This is not the case as you can cleary see. Linux is not powering the tree in anyway, the tree is just sitting there.

    Nothing fancy here....move along.

    Also, a "Christmas" tree has ornaments, lights, tinsel...christmasy things....this tree has styrofoam and other computer junk to decorate it.

    It's just a tree with a computer in it.

  8. Errr... by Psarchasm · · Score: 5, Funny

    Chuck buddy... you are in dire need of a woman.

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  9. C'mon everyone, have a heart! by Saint+Aardvark · · Score: 5, Funny

    Honestly, just imagine 80,000 attempts at starting "Silver Bells" that get no further than the first three notes. His office mates are gonna kill him.

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  10. um by nomadic · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ever wondered what happens if you cross a Christmas tree with a Linux server?

    No.