Linux.com: Epatec Dwarf PC Makes a Capable Thin Client | Linux Today

Linux.com: Epatec Dwarf PC Makes a Capable Thin Client

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 21, 2006

“What can you do with a tiny 200MHz computer? We tested such a
computing dwarf, the Epatec eTC thin client, and found you can save
big money with this box by using it as a thin client.

“The cheapest thin client computer from Berlin distributor
Epatec is only as big as six jewel cases. (The same product is
available worldwide from DMP Electronics.) The €139 box
includes a 200MHz Vortex processor and 128MB SDRAM on an embedded
board in a black and silver plastic case. The embedded board holds
an SIS graphics controller, which takes away 16MB from the system
RAM…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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