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How Cheap Can A PC Be?

Posted by timothy on from the digital-watches dept.

geoff lane writes "Ballmer wants a $100 computer. OK, can we build a reasonable PC for just $100 and a copy of Linux? The rules are: It's assumed that a monitor, keyboard and mouse are already available. Ethernet connectivity must be provided. All components must already have Linux support. All components must be new and currently available. The result must be electrically safe for the home. Is it possible?"

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  1. How's this for a "computer"? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Nintendo's GameBoy [insert proper model name here] is 79.99 + tax/shipping.

  2. Re:End of the MS tax? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    maybe - you should look at who sources dell's products, and buy direct from them.

    you know whats funny... dell averages an 18% GPM on their units - while Gateway is at about 7%. and yet - the Dell is cheaper.

  3. ballmer: selfish, greedy, arrogant b*stard by cwg_at_opc · · Score: 0, Redundant

    if he really wants to sell longhorn, he can GIVE away
    cheap PCs. Doesn't he have enough money aready?
    Sheesh.

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    "...that's as white as it gets; all the bits are on..."