Linutop Mini Linux PC Reviewed - Damn Small Linux Hardware

ray|raven · 10-12-2007, 01:45 PM

The Linutop is a small Linux PC. Of course, if you think the Mac Mini is small, then perhaps the words, incredibly miniscule are closer to the mark.

Running a customised version of xubuntu Linux, this little box could replace your desktop for most common tasks, including what you're doing right now.

And if this wasn't impressive enough in a box slightly larger than a Nintendo DS, the Linutop does it all drawing a maximum of 5 watts - That's less than an energy saver light bulb!

Read On..

Regards,
ray

**MetalheadGautham** · 10-12-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by review

I really wanted to like the Linutop and I really do. Its unfortunate marriage to Linux however, has me torn.

Having said this, I can honestly say that the Linutop is an excellent choice for businesses who have a Linux expert to call upon to tailor the box to their particular needs. The low power usage, it’s extremely customizable nature and incredibly small footprint are all undeniable, but unless the Linutop ships as per your exacting needs, without a sound understanding of Linux, the Linutop (or moreover, Linux) is just too difficult to customise.

While it may not match the Linutop philosophy, I believe providing Windows XP drivers for this box would make the product more accessible to a wider market. Alternatively, the folks at Linutop could offer two or three optional installs, ie: Internet use, office/productivity or file /web server configurations.

what a jackass? He thinks that no one in this world knows about linux. I wonder what its cost is in India. If its within 6K, it will be a great buy for small users like internet cafes, schools, basic computer needy guys, etc.

Pat · 10-12-2007, 05:11 PM

If I remember correctly,Mandriva have (also) released a Linutop with their distro installed on it! It retails for around 349 Euros!! (which is ~ only Rs.20k! Lol!)

Rahim · 10-12-2007, 05:38 PM

Taking un-informed for a ride!!!

**MetalheadGautham** · 10-12-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat

If I remember correctly,Mandriva have (also) released a Linutop with their distro installed on it! It retails for around 349 Euros!! (which is ~ only Rs.20k! Lol!)

20K can get you a pretty decent PC in India. So for 349 euros we must get a really good one.

praka123 · 10-12-2007, 09:09 PM

btw,asus eeepc+ubuntu compiz-fusion is a gr8 eyecandy!saw this on utube.also afaik eeepc takes only 15 sec to boot into!

x3060 · 10-12-2007, 11:39 PM

15 sec . . hell , its been a long long time since i have seen my comp booting in 15 sec or so . if i remember correctly my win 2000 could boot much faster than xp

. i infact liked 2000 a lot

. sad that ms discontinued its support

. but any ways , as am gonna try Ubuntu i hope it will boot much faster

. i tried mandriva 2008 day before yest . it was slow to boot

. but i tried on a slower pc as a part of experiment

.

**MetalheadGautham** · 14-12-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by x3060

15 sec . . hell , its been a long long time since i have seen my comp booting in 15 sec or so . if i remember correctly my win 2000 could boot much faster than xp

. i infact liked 2000 a lot

. sad that ms discontinued its support

. but any ways , as am gonna try Ubuntu i hope it will boot much faster

. i tried mandriva 2008 day before yest . it was slow to boot

. but i tried on a slower pc as a part of experiment

.

AFAIK ubuntu boots slower by 33%, but shuts down much faster(in 6 secs)