[Hidden-tech] linux PCs

[Gyepi SAM]

On Tue, Feb 01, 2005 at 03:49:12PM -0500, Jonathan Dill wrote:
> Hello folks,
> 
> I'm looking for vendor / model recommendations to buy a Linux PC for 
> under $500 not including monitor.  I'm hoping to get something more or 
> less "off the shelf" like a "bare bones" PC and add some bells and 
> whistles later.  Quick turnaround time 1-2 weeks is essential.  The goal 
> is to have a basic working PC at home for office apps and internet 
> access until I can budget for something with more power.  I've built PCs 
> "from scratch" before, but found I didn't save much money that way, but 
> perhaps I am simply "over-designing."
> 
> Thanks,
> --jonathan

For what it's worth, I have recently had really good luck buying used machines
on ebay. I recently acquired a few Pentium II's for about $50/each. Note that these are just
the systems, no monitors or OS. Of course they are used, but for the price is
perfect. And they do work!

-Gyepi