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October 26, 2004
Build a Linux machine for $100
Now that Steve Ballmer wants to make PC's cost $100 to bring down software piracy, you can build a Linux machine for just $100... and all the software is free!
$18 - Celeron 700MHz 66MHz 128K FCPGA CPU OEM (socket 370)
$25 - ASUS MEW-AM Mainboard Socket 370 supporting Intel Celeron 300~533+ Onboard sound/video
$40 - 1 512mb Stick of PC100 Ram $58 if 2 256mb sticks are required.
$3 - Encore - 10/100 VIA Chipset NIC
$24 - COMP-USA ATX Case w 250W Power Supply.
$2 - Generic heatsink
Total = $112
Posted by Ryan at October 26, 2004 05:08 PM