cheap computing

[fingers99]

Just recieved 8 Debian DVDs (not CDs!) for 4.99.

Windows 7 costs, what, 70 pounds for 1 disk and a licence. No useful apps, just a few accessories.

If Microsoft didn't blackmail manufacturers into shipping Windows pre-loaded into their boxen, how many days would they survive?

I'm now looking for a cheap computer (something better than the ancient P3 I have which does 990 bogomips) and even the eee 701 on 1260 bogomips.

Anyone any suggestions for something cheap? I have enough enough HDs and DVD/CD read/write, so really just need something with a faster chip and decent ram. Graphics speed isn't an issue, nor good sound.

 

[ChrisUK]

http://www.ebuyer.com/271598-extra-value-desktop-pc-7873-1042

Bonus is you're not paying for OS

or if you've got a bit more cash .

http://www.ebuyer.com/251310-extra-value-desktop-7873-1036

Alternatively you could get a cheap case with PSU and get a bundle:-

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-028-OB&groupid=43&catid=2047&subcat=

 

[fingers99]

Great stuff. Thanks. Now, when my tax credits come through.............

Strange thing, re. the boxes I have, is that the eee 701 is so much faster than the P3, even though the bogomips are not that far apart.

 

[ChrisUK]

Is that the Atom chip? If so aren't they dual core? :chin:

 

[udtrev]

Is that the Atom chip? If so aren't they dual core? :chin:

The one in my netbook is

 

[fingers99]

Only a 900Mhz Intel Celeron-M ULV 353. One penguin!

 

[fingers99]

It's done.

Extra Value Desktop, Pentium DC E5800 3.2GHz, 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD, DVDRW, No Operating System

LG W2442PE-BF Full HD TFT LCD 24" HDMI Monitor

Debian Squeeze and a wireless keyboard and mouse from ASDA

Approx 350 quid the lot. That monitor is huge, so I may get a TV card.................