A few weeks ago I came across MadTux.org while looking at the VectorLinux website. I was surprised how inexpensive their machines are ($149 - $289), all very well-equipped for the money. Most people would only complain about the size of the included HDD at 13.5GB, but it's plenty of room for your OS. You can get other drives for files (or not). Would also make a great thin-client in a fat box.
For example, for $149 you can get:
* AMD Sempron M 3000+ Processor
* 512MB DDR2 RAM included
* 13.5GB Hard Disk
* 100Mbps fast-ethernet port
* 128-bit 3D/2D Graphics engine
* Full-featured AGP v2.0 compliant 8x transfer mode AGP controller
* 3 PCI slots
* UltraDMA EIDE controller
* Memory expandable to 2GB
* Two 32-bit PCI slots
* Two IDE connectors onboard
* Realtek ALC655 6-channel AC'97 Audio CODEC
* Two PS/2 ports for mouse and connector, one serial, one parallel ports, one VGA port, one LAN port, four USB 2.0 ports and audio jacks
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A few weeks ago I came across MadTux.org while looking at the VectorLinux website. I was surprised how inexpensive their machines are ($149 - $289), all very well-equipped for the money. Most people would only complain about the size of the included HDD at 13.5GB, but it's plenty of room for your OS. You can get other drives for files (or not). Would also make a great thin-client in a fat box.
http://store.madtux.org/product_info.php?cPath=57&products_id=311
For example, for $149 you can get:
* AMD Sempron M 3000+ Processor
* 512MB DDR2 RAM included
* 13.5GB Hard Disk
* 100Mbps fast-ethernet port
* 128-bit 3D/2D Graphics engine
* Full-featured AGP v2.0 compliant 8x transfer mode AGP controller
* 3 PCI slots
* UltraDMA EIDE controller
* Memory expandable to 2GB
* Two 32-bit PCI slots
* Two IDE connectors onboard
* Realtek ALC655 6-channel AC'97 Audio CODEC
* Two PS/2 ports for mouse and connector, one serial, one parallel ports, one VGA port, one LAN port, four USB 2.0 ports and audio jacks