netpliance hack

[Randy Reames]

Mike McVey wrote:
> 
> Have any of you tried the Netpliance hack in which this new webtv
> like internet appliace is converted into a fullblown pentium PC,
> capable of running x86 software?
> 
> I just read about it in the NY Times and am pretty curious--$99.00 +
> hard disk, mouse and keyboard is pretty nifty, especially when the
> machine is noiseless (no fan), tiny, and draws about as much power as
> a clock radio.
> 
> Maybe not that practical, but it sure is cheap. Its tempting to try
> it.
> 
> Mike

Yea it was on slashdot and geek news last week. Kind of a neat little
toy to waste time on. I think the best part was that someone tried it
and found out it can be done. It reminds me of the guy who put am imac
in his 21" monitor.
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Randy Reames

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