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! {{rh}} | [http://specialcomp.com/beagleboard/ BeagleBoard from Special Computing] | ! {{rh}} | [http://specialcomp.com/beagleboard/ BeagleBoard from Special Computing] | ||
| 2008 | | 2008 | ||
+ | | $206.30 [http://dkc1.digikey.com/us/mkt/beagleboard.html BeagleBoard] + [http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=T377-P5P-ND Power Supply] + [https://specialcomp.com/beagleboard/order.htm Case] | ||
| armel | | armel | ||
| u-boot | | u-boot | ||
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! {{rh}} | [http://shop.artecgroup.com/products/thincan-dbe61c-usb-2-pack ThinCan DBE61C-USB] | ! {{rh}} | [http://shop.artecgroup.com/products/thincan-dbe61c-usb-2-pack ThinCan DBE61C-USB] | ||
| 2005 | | 2005 | ||
+ | | $395 (for minimum of 2) | ||
| i386 | | i386 | ||
| coreboot <ref name="coreboot-on-dbe61c-usb">http://wiki.thincan.org/DBE61#Caveats states that "USB boot is not possible without highly experimental code."</ref> | | coreboot <ref name="coreboot-on-dbe61c-usb">http://wiki.thincan.org/DBE61#Caveats states that "USB boot is not possible without highly experimental code."</ref> |
Revision as of 14:57, 10 April 2009
Work in progress
Looks like we need some things that are on wikipedia mediawiki [1] but not here or default in 1.12 [2] for this to look good. I'm copying a lot of syntax from this wikipedia article [3].
Please help
Please add to this list, and speak up if you see something that you know is non-free!
Desktops
Definition
These systems at minimum should have:
- The ability to work stand-alone - no reliance on other computers being available
- Libre boot firmware (BIOS)
- No components that can not be replaced by a person with a screwdriver that require drivers with binary blobs to function
- Usually wifi adapters and graphics adapters are the issues here
- Not make an insane amount of noise or have a form factor that is aimed at the server market
Comparison: Basic properties
Release year | Approx System Price | Architecture | Boot firmware | Wifi chipset | Video chipset | Links | |
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BeagleBoard from Special Computing | 2008 | $206.30 BeagleBoard + Power Supply + Case | armel | u-boot | - | todo | todo |
ThinCan DBE61C-USB | 2005 | $395 (for minimum of 2) | i386 | coreboot [1] | - | todo | todo |
Comparison: Where purchaseable
World | BE | CN | FR | US | |
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BeagleBoard from Special Computing | Yes | ||||
ThinCan DBE61C-USB | Yes |
Please use ISO Country Codes.
World indicates that there is at least one reseller that is willing to ship anywhere in the world as a standard part of their business.
lshw output
Output from lshw.
BeagleBoard from Special Computing
TODO
ThinCan DBE61C-USB
TODO
Machines to evaluate if they ever become generally available in the US market
- Lemote Fuloong Mini - not available outside of china to the general public as far as I know - might be possible to get if you are a hacker and contact them directly.
- ThinCan DBE63 - should be available in Q2 or Q3 2009.