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Wireless Pedal Power Computing in Laos

Posted by Hemos on from the power-of-the-body dept.

An anonymous reader writes "'An innovative, pedal powered, wireless network provides Internet access to off-grid villages in Laos,' using LINUX-based software which is being localised into the Lao language. The 'Jhai Foundation's makes the Jhari computer, which consists of a single-board PC (the MZ-104 based upon the Mach-Z single-chip computer - equivalent to a 133 MHz 486 system), uses "embedded" circuit boards, the sort that are used in industrial equipment, and is devoid of moving parts such as fans or disc drives, made to operate for long periods of time without service or attention.'"

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  1. This reminds me... by Whelkman · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...of the episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles where Rocksteady and Bebop have to pedal to keep the Technodrome's power running. Yes it does.

    1. Re:This reminds me... by KidIcarus · · Score: 1, Funny

      [This Reminds Me] of the episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles where Rocksteady and Bebop have to pedal to keep the Technodrome's power running. Yes it does.

      Ladies and Gentlemen, a man who will never, ever, have sex.

    2. Re:This reminds me... by DNS-and-BIND · · Score: 3, Funny
      Oyeah...the man with a nickname from an obscure Nintendo game flames the guy who watches children's cartoons.

      Ring, ring...phone's for you. They say the call is regarding pots, kettles, and the color black.

      --
      Shutting down free speech with violence isn't fighting fascism. It IS fascism!
  2. pedaling power? by drendite · · Score: 2, Funny

    When will my hamster be able to lose fat and power my linux box at the same time?

  3. pump *you* up by Alien+Being · · Score: 2, Funny

    Hans: dat compudah is for da girly-man.
    Franz: ya, mine is a beowulf cluster.
    Hans: ya, of Crays.
    Franz: ya, und they are overclocked.

  4. This is nothing new... by Polo · · Score: 3, Funny


    This is nothing new...

    Gilligan did this years ago for the Professor.