On 11/06/2013 04:31 PM, Jordan Heinz wrote: > Those $50-$100 used HP desktops will be fine for what you need. I would do some research on the webcam you decide to purchase though.. to ensure it is compatible with Linux. I purchased a Microsoft webcam once.. and eventually tried to use it in Linux.. big mistake. I think any Logitech will be good. > > -Jordan > > On 11/06/2013 01:22 PM, tclug at freakzilla.com wrote: >> You can easily put together a new mini-itx system that'll happily run >> the latest Linux desktop software for under $300. Source: I just did. >> >> What are you planning on running on the thing? Unless you're doing >> REALLY heavy stuff you should be fine. >> >> On Wed, 6 Nov 2013, Tom Poe wrote: >> >>> Hello: Time for me to think about purchasing used desktop that can >>> handle latest linux software. How old can I go? Less than $200 price >>> range still reasonable expectation? Any thoughts appreciated. >>> Tom >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota >>> tclug-list at mn-linux.org >>> http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota >> tclug-list at mn-linux.org >> http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list >> >> > Well, googled mini-itx and scanned over site. Looks techie to me. I > mostly do email and watch msnbc videos, but would like to set up webcam > video production so I can make youtube rants about current events to > keep me occupied through the winter. Graphics apps and webcam > configuration desired. I checked with Minco in St Cloud, and they have > a couple HP desktops with XP on them. > Tom > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > tclug-list at mn-linux.org > http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list > > You're right about webcams. I had good luck with Logitech 9000. Tom