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$199 Internet Linux Box

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the this-is-the-iToaster dept.

Karpe writes "You can read it in news.com. Microworkz will sell a $199 computer for surfing the Web. It's called iToaster, and will run Linux." They aren't giving out much real data except that its x86 based, and it won't feature tons of advertising as part of your web browsing experience (as most of the "Free" PCs floating around seem to want).

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  1. Re:They cannot earn money by neonzebra · · Score: 3
    • Pentium class CPU: $50
    • Hard disk : $100
    • 8 MB memory : $8
    • Modem : $15
    • Telling Microsoft to shove their royalty fees up their *ss: Priceless
  2. No bugs? by EEPROM · · Score: 3

    According to the article, the company claimed that, because that platform was new, it has no viruses or bugs. I agree that it has no viruses, but all nontrivial software has bugs. The company needs to recognize this and work to fix the bugs, or else the platform will end up like windows.

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  3. I have one by DonkPunch · · Score: 3

    I can't fit bagels in the slots. Half of the time, my toast comes out charred and burnt. There's no easy way to clean out the crumbs without making a mess....

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