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Xbox Linux Cluster

Posted by timothy on from the imagine-away dept.

aeiz writes "Adam Cecchetti put together a Linux cluster using 3 modded Xboxes and was quite surprised with the results. He used the Mandrake Linux distro." illumin8 summarizes Cecchetti's conclusion after investigating "the cost-effectiveness (or lack thereof) and trouble involved in setting up a 3 node Linux cluster based on the Microsoft hardware. The end result: A cheaper Walmart PC would perform better at the same task."

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  1. Re:Quick Summary... and a Why? by boots@work · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    At least in Australia, plenty of people seem to be giving them away for free as prizes, or whatever. (Presumably M$ are trying to prime demand for games...)

    If you got one at no cost it might be good to try something like this.