Flaming hot if you can find one - GW500 email server (celeron linux box) - $99 clearance @ CompUSA B&M

[lzpoof]

Originally posted by: iwearnosox

Originally posted by: lzpoof

Originally posted by: iwearnosox

Originally posted by: lzpoof

Originally posted by: dirtysphincter
all 4 of mine have the 900 mhz chip, any one no if windows can be put on here?

Any serial code or anything on box you could give us to possibly distinguish 900 form 667 models ? Maybe mfr date. Same goes to anyone else who bought one here.

So you can fleabay it for the most cash without opening it?

No because a 900 mhz celeron runs on 100 fsb and a 667 runs on 66. There's about a 60% performacne difference between the 2 smarta$$

Yes, I'm smart and I have an ass.

There's little reason to need to look on a box, plug it in and see what you get.

Not all of use are buying 4 of these to sell on ebay. I would be doing it as a favor and if my store had 3 of these and 1 was a 900mhz I'd like to know which one. Or if 2 stores had them near me, I'd check both stores.

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: dirtysphincter
all 4 of mine have the 900 mhz chip, any one no if windows can be put on here?

Maybe you could make a Beowulf Cluster grammar checker out of them...

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: Tpware
windows98 booted fine on mine.. but I only got a 667 Celery-on. bummer..

the board specs show w2K compatibility. Doesnt appear to be a special bios.. only a boot image.. which I turned off so I could see the C-667 post screen in all its glory..

In a related note, when the CUSA employee realized what I had, he really tried to talk be out of it with the 'no returns on clearance' thing. I was like, I dont care, I'm buying it.. He kept asking me if I was sure... if I was *really* sure.. what jerks, he wanted it himself..

HAHAHAHAHA, that's so typical. These things are returnable, at least mine are. Even the manager said so.

 

[iwearnosox]

Not all of use are buying 4 of these to sell on ebay. I would be doing it as a favor and if my store had 3 of these and 1 was a 900mhz I'd like to know which one. Or if 2 stores had them near me, I'd check both stores.

You're lucky if you're in a position to cherry pick...

 

[GetReal]

Originally posted by: Tpware
windows98 booted fine on mine.. but I only got a 667 Celery-on. bummer..

the board specs show w2K compatibility. Doesnt appear to be a special bios.. only a boot image.. which I turned off so I could see the C-667 post screen in all its glory..

In a related note, when the CUSA employee realized what I had, he really tried to talk be out of it with the 'no returns on clearance' thing. I was like, I dont care, I'm buying it.. He kept asking me if I was sure... if I was *really* sure.. what jerks, he wanted it himself..

Just so you know, he was full of crap! I have purchased MANY .88 clearance items from CompUSA and returned my fair share without any problems. CompUSA's return policy is clearly printed on your receipt and has no mention of no returns on clearance items.

BTW- We got ours up and running. We were not interested in the "abilities" of the unit other than it's intended use. A pre-configured Linux router/email server for $100 is a steal. The LCD display looks cool too!

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: GetReal

Originally posted by: Tpware
windows98 booted fine on mine.. but I only got a 667 Celery-on. bummer..

the board specs show w2K compatibility. Doesnt appear to be a special bios.. only a boot image.. which I turned off so I could see the C-667 post screen in all its glory..

In a related note, when the CUSA employee realized what I had, he really tried to talk be out of it with the 'no returns on clearance' thing. I was like, I dont care, I'm buying it.. He kept asking me if I was sure... if I was *really* sure.. what jerks, he wanted it himself..

Just so you know, he was full of crap! I have purchased MANY .88 clearance items from CompUSA and returned my fair share without any problems. CompUSA's return policy is clearly printed on your receipt and has no mention of no returns on clearance items.

BTW- We got ours up and running. We were not interested in the "abilities" of the unit other than it's intended use. A pre-configured Linux router/email server for $100 is a steal. The LCD display looks cool too!

I'd like to get the ftp/web parts unlocked. I guess I'm going to have to install apache?

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: Tpware
I already ripped mine apart.. if you can tell me the brand of that LCD, I'll be impressed .

It's a Varitronix MDLS16264.

 

[wfay]

installing apache is fairly trivial. same with proftpd or wuftpd for ftp.
no need to pay this company for better images/upgrades, just do it yourself.

apache.org has info. you can be really lazy and just install using rpms since its redhat, too.

 

[meehawl]

Originally posted by: iwearnosox
I got the last 2 @ Santa Clara, CA.

I phoned Santa Clara at 1:15 and the guy told me "I've just sold the last two"! Well done Sir, you were quicker on the draw than I.

 

[XeonTux]

Originally posted by: iwearnosox
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I'd like to get the ftp/web parts unlocked. I guess I'm going to have to install apache?

Instead of messing with it why not just get a copy of redhat 8 or mandrake 9?

Originally posted by: iwearnosox

Originally posted by: dirtysphincter
all 4 of mine have the 900 mhz chip, any one no if windows can be put on here?

Maybe you could make a Beowulf Cluster grammar checker out of them...

LMAO!

Originally posted by: kdegarmo

If AnandTech people are buying these and then reselling them on ebay rather than helping out fellow AnandTechers, it sure makes you want to STOP posting Hot Deals. Is that what this board is coming to now? A place to stock up on ebay merchandise?? That truly sucks...Kev

Because of this phenomenon I waited a few days to post after I initially heard about this deal... you don't have to be psychic to see this coming (Not that I am completely innocent of ever selling on egay)

 

[kdegarmo]

Originally posted by: iwearnosox

Originally posted by: kdegarmo

Originally posted by: larciel
three ebay listing.. one at $150 .. other at BIN at $199 .... ahah

If AnandTech people are buying these and then reselling them on ebay rather than helping out fellow AnandTechers, it sure makes you want to STOP posting Hot Deals. Is that what this board is coming to now? A place to stock up on ebay merchandise?? That truly sucks...

Kev

Lots of people put HD stuff on fleabay, it's just the way it is. Sucks, but...

<sigh> I know -- this was just one of the deals that I really wanted to get in on, for my own use, so I'm depressed. Oh well, I'll get over it.... I'd just love to see AT'ers helping one another out on these deals, sharing the deals with one another... If someone ever wanted me to pick up an extra Hot Deal and ship it to em I'd love to help out. (so feel free to ask folks!)

 

[jamesd1343]

Originally posted by: kdegarmo

Originally posted by: larciel
three ebay listing.. one at $150 .. other at BIN at $199 .... ahah

If AnandTech people are buying these and then reselling them on ebay rather than helping out fellow AnandTechers, it sure makes you want to STOP posting Hot Deals. Is that what this board is coming to now? A place to stock up on ebay merchandise?? That truly sucks...

Kev

couldnt agree more, sorry I only got 1 otherwise Id try to help someone out as Ive been helped out in the past here and helped others. For those who have extras I GUARANTEE you helping out a fellow anandtecher will pay more in the long run that the measley $100 youre gonna make on fleabay. You just KNOW theres gonna be that staples laptop deal or SOMETHING down the line that you cant get in on...

 

[kdegarmo]

Because of this phenomenon I waited a few days to post after I initially heard about this deal... you don't have to be psychic to see this coming (Not that I am completely innocent of ever selling on egay)

Good idea - I don't blame ya one bit for waiting to post this deal, cause it was a definite gonner by the end of today.... Hopefully in the future AT'ers will think of one another before thinking of fleabay....

Kev

 

[jamesd1343]

kdegarmo, spring for a toshiba magnia from tigerdirect if they still have them. theyre sweet units, do the same thing AND theyve got a 7 port switch built into them. Ive installed several of them running e-smith software at SOHO clients and they work great! and theyre headless too...

 

[AU Tiger]

I picked up one of the last two in Charlotte, NC. I have a good feeling that the guy helping me locate them is going to grab the last one.

 

[Tpware]

I have a big huge stamp on my reciept that says "AS IS, SALE FINAL, NO RETURNS"

 

[kdegarmo]

Originally posted by: jamesd1343
kdegarmo, spring for a toshiba magnia from tigerdirect if they still have them. theyre sweet units, do the same thing AND theyve got a 7 port switch built into them. Ive installed several of them running e-smith software at SOHO clients and they work great! and theyre headless too...

Thanks for the tip - I was looking at those earlier today - didn't even notice the built in 7 port switch - have to dig into that a little deeper.


Kev

 

[mjs22]

Very shocked to see only 3 on eBay right now....

 

[jamesd1343]

kde check out the yahoo board for extensive info:

 

[iwearnosox]

I'd be willing to trade one of mine for an xbox. If someone's interested please IM me.

Thnx.

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: meehawl

Originally posted by: iwearnosox
I got the last 2 @ Santa Clara, CA.

I phoned Santa Clara at 1:15 and the guy told me "I've just sold the last two"! Well done Sir, you were quicker on the draw than I.

Around here you've got to be quick, there's penny pinching nerds everywhere.

 

[skywhr]

None in my area
The clerks there are morons

 

[Tot]

Got one. Thanks alot. Too think I was trying to get my laptop to boot up on linux. Now is actually an even better enviroment for me to learn some linux tricks.

Woopiee.

 

[luv2chill]

If anyone has one to sell (preferably a known 900MHz) please contact me via PM.

l2c

 

[divide by zero]

A SKU check by phone reveals none at the two CompUSA stored in Orlando.