Tiny Linux Thin Client

The ICOP eBox III is an ideal Linux thin client with either a 200 or 800mhz CPU it's about the size of 2 DVD cases stacked ontop of each other. The 3800 is available for only $238 with an 800mhz CPU and 256MB RAM, it can boot from LAN via PXE or you can add an EmbedDisk to the 44pin IDE.

The 3853 is approximately 3 DVDs thick, has dual 10/100 RJ45 LAN plugs, and has space for an internal 2.5" HDD.

The 2600 and 2620 are both 200mhz and are 3 and 2 DVDs thick, with 2 RS232 adapters and 2 RJ45 LAN adapters respectively.

More information available here:

http://www.wdlsystems.com/ebox/ebox.shtml

CFXGA X11 driver

I just found an X11 driver for the CFXGA. More information is available here:

http://www-static.cc.gatech.edu/gvu/ccg//projects/cfxga/

USB VGA Adapter

I've been wanting a means to output VGA from a Linux Sharp Zaurus and had been convinced, until recently, that the only option was Compact Flash, CF, cards. I just found that there are a couple of USB2 to VGA adapters that are available. I hope that someone will create some linux drivers, perhaps I need to start working on some:



Sitecom has a similar, perhaps identical, device also.

I'm bot sure what kind of chipset this box has but I'll report back if/when I find out.

Linux DVD Authoring GUIs

There are a couple of GUI options for authoring DVDs on Linux:

tovid - more information available at http://tovid.berlios.de

'Q' DVD-Author - more information available at http://qdvdauthor.sourceforge.net/

Both of these tools are in the very early stages of development, however, they both show you what command line entries they are using so they act as a pair of stabilisers until you're ready to ride the bike on your own.

AJAX SSH AnyTerm

AnyTerm is an AJAX, Asynchronous JavaScript And XML, SSH client which works in a web browser without any local SSH client being installed. More information available here:

http://anyterm.org

Javascript Special Effects

If you want to include Javascript special effects in your web page then moo.fx is what you need, there's a demo available here:

http://moofx.mad4milk.net/tests.html#

The main site is here:

http://moofx.mad4milk.net/

It's an alternative to Script.aculo.us if you don't need as many effects. More information available here:

http://script.aculo.us/

Portable Media

It's possible to transport your audio and video media between PCs using a USB external Hard Disk Drive, however, if you want to display your media on a TV screen then the MediaGate MG-25 is what you need, available from Amazon here:



The MediaGate MG-25 will allow you to copy audio and video onto its 2.5 inch HDD and then play that audio and/or video on a TV or stereo though S-Video, Component and Composite cables. It also comes with a remote control.

If you need a mobile video display solution then you could use one of the many LCD DVD players which support video in. One example is the Coby TFDVD7100, available from Amazon here:



Alternatively, the iRiver PMP-120 does storage, transportation and display all in one convenient package, reviewed against other options here, and available from Amazon here:



If you'd prefer a 3.5" solution, due to the added capacity of 3.5" drives over 2.5" drives then there are several options, including the Tvisto, available at amazon here