AdvantageSix Promises a Tiny ARM-based Computer

oberondarksoul writes "Drobe, one of the leading RISC OS news websites, is reporting that AdvantageSix have displayed an in-development version of their forthcoming A9home system. Running on a 400MHz Samsung ARM9 processor, and measuring approximately 6.6x4x2 inches, this ought to be a cheap -- and reasonably powerful -- RISC OS-based alternative to small form factor PCs or the Mac mini."

Comments

ARM kicks ass

[Anonymous Coward]

I'm an EE who often works on ARM systems. I've always wanted a home computer based on one, because the ARM processor is just so elegant. Its so simple, yet so powerful.

Linux is a fine DOS-like operating system with many uses, the number one of which is compiling the Linux kernel itself.

Compiling the kernel is an activity that must be accomplished time and time over again, sometimes several times per day. It is recommended that the Linux kernel be recompiled at least once per day on the most critical systems. Doing otherwise would likely result in system instability.

Since compiling the kernel is such an important activity, Linux users often benchmark and compare machines solely based on kernel compile times. Most distributions provide the source code of the kernel to the users in an effort to ease the learning curve of the unfriendly environment.

There are many reasons to compile the Linux kernel. Here are a few:

-Installation of new hardware such as a USB mouse
-Application of daily security patches
-Training towards RedHat Certified Systems Engineer certification
-Impressing friends, mates and family
-etc

Please be careful when compiling your Linux kernel. You could hose your system.

Re:Garrhh!

[jay-be-em]

If you haven't figured out how to convert inches to cm on your own (or with the help of google) you must have a hard time getting anything done of any consequence in this world.

Um, is the Mac Mini a big threat or something?

[vought]

This story reads like someone's paranoid MRD.