[AuckLUG] Re: AuckLUG Digest, Vol 35, Issue 4

[Bill and Kath Worsfold]

Hi Liz,

Not sure what you mean here. I did say an OLD laptop, and the specs
recommended for MythUbuntu are these:

*Recommended System Requirements:*

   - 2.0 Ghz x86 or x86_64 Processor*
   - 1024 MB of system memory (RAM)
   - 10 GB disk space (Frontend Role)
   - 80 GB+ disk space (Backend Role)**
   - nVidia 128MB Graphics Card w/ TV-Out or equivalent***
   - Supported TV Tuner
Card<http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/index.php/Tuner_Card#Cards_that_work>(Backend
Role)

But they recommend a 3 Ghz processor. So, this doesn't fit into the specs
for an old laptop, IMHO. I mean something with REALLY light specs that you
could get cheap. Also, the instructions for making these usually include
some way of separating the keyboard from the display, or hiding it, etc.
Then they make a nice frame - you can get creative here, with a unique
handmade frame.

It was just an idea. Most of the subjects of the lectures given at the
AUCKLUG club are quite esoteric for Linux newbies, and it would be nice to
have one that could spark peoples' interest.

Cheers,
Kath



> Bill and Kath Worsfold wrote:
> > Hi all. I have a suggestion for a really cool and interesting topic for
> an
> > AUCKLUG meeting sometime, should you be interested in hearing
> suggestions.
> >
> > What about having a workshop/tutorial on making a digital photo frame
> from
> > an old laptop? This would be so cool, and they're very expensive to buy.
> > Would this project be suitable for novices?
> >
> > Anyway, I just thought I'd throw that out to be considered.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Kath Worsfold
> >
> >
> Install mythbuntu onto old laptop, plug in usb drive with media :D
>
> Oh ... you wanted to go the hardware *G*
>
> Liz
>
>
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