[clue-tech] Nettops and Netbooks

ErikZ erik.zolan at gmail.com
Wed Jan 27 22:19:17 MST 2010


Has anyone tried running any flavor of Ubuntu on a Nettop?

Nettops have the same hardware as Netbooks, but without the built-in
screen and keyboard.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103228&cm_re=nettop-_-83-103-228-_-Product

They're selling these at Best Buy for 200$, and the idea of a
low-power linux server that has no fans and can output 1080p is very
very tempting. And I also love how little space it takes up.

I was thinking of putting it on the network and having it run apache,
mysql, and be a general testbed/sandbox. But I've never used an ATOM processor
before and I don't know what the limitations/pitfalls for it are.


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