[K12OSN] *INEXPENSIVE* mobo/cpu options?

[Joe Guenther]

I have used a company called AlliedTek as a source for good used Dell's.
I saw they had some PII-400s in GX1's

http://www.alliedtek.com/ProductSearch.cfm?ProductType=D

www.cdicomputers.com also does the same thing - sell refurbished
off-lease Dell computers.

Joe Guenther



Richard K. Ingalls wrote:

> Terrell Prudé, Jr. wrote:
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>> I've tried Dell Optiplex PII machines in the past, but mind you, they 
>> had SoundBlaster16 sound cards in them.  I know that all the other 
>> hardware works just fine; our Optiplexes use 3Com 3C905 network 
>> chipsets and ATI 3D Rage video chipsets in them--all stuff that's 
>> LTSP-friendly.
>>
>> --TP
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> yes.  i've purchased several Dell Optiplex GX1 and GX100 boxes in the 
> past that worked just fine and they even have PXE booting (the 
> GX1's)!  i haven't been able to configure sound on these boxes yet, 
> but haven't spent much time on them.  i wish i could find some more of 
> them...
>
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>> Steve Hargadon wrote:
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>>> Richard (et al.):
>>>
>>> I have come to LTSP with a background of selling used computers for 16
>>> years.  Our primary line is the Dell Optiplex.  We like them since
>>> they have lifetime tech support from Dell and are extremely
>>> well-built, using the same components over long periods of time.
>>>
>>> Since I haven't yet tackled the sound issue, I'd be interested in
>>> sending someone a test unit who is familiar with sound to see how the
>>> Optiplexes do in that regard.  I'm personally working on an Optiplex
>>> P1-166 as my workstation for my home-office, and I use an Optiplex
>>> small form factor 866 when I go out and do demonstrations.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
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>>> On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 13:03:59 -0700, Ben Nickell
>>> <twinprism at athena.physics.isu.edu> wrote:
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>>>> Richard K. Ingalls wrote:
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>>>>> <snip>
>>>>>     i may just buy  refurbished IBM NetVista's online: ...
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1027007&sku=J156-2040 
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>>>> Has anyone tried these boxes with K12LTSP?  Do you know more details
>>>> about the network, video, and sound?  The page doesn't mention 
>>>> specific
>>>> chipset or drivers, so I may have to buy one to try it out.
>>>>
>>>> Ben
>>>>
>>>>
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