On 11/06/2013 04:02 PM, tclug at freakzilla.com wrote: > My mini-itx idea was definitely a DIY project. Which some people find > fun! But if you're not comfortable building your own system, > definitely get a refurb/openbox from Microcenter. > > > > > On Wed, 6 Nov 2013, Tom Poe wrote: > >> 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 >> > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > tclug-list at mn-linux.org > http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list > > I'm standing here applauding any and all that are able to complete mini-tx projects. I think I will pursue the refurbished angle. :) Tom