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

[Tpware]

I gave this some thought and I will bring the love so to speak. I've been skimming this forum for awhile, even tho I just registered. You guys have definately saved me some serious fundage many times. I believe in eKarma, and I'll offer up mine to the bargain gods.

Besides, I wouldnt keep this for what it is (I'd just load w98) and thats much of the value as a net appliance. I think I was just hypnotized by the LCD.

I think kdegarmo asked first, so he's got 'dibs'.

 

[luv2chill]

Originally posted by: Tpware
I gave this some thought and I will bring the love so to speak. I've been skimming this forum for awhile, even tho I just registered. You guys have definately saved me some serious fundage many times. I believe in eKarma, and I'll offer up mine to the bargain gods.

Besides, I wouldnt keep this for what it is (I'd just load w98) and thats much of the value as a net appliance. I think I was just hypnotized by the LCD.

I think kdegarmo asked first, so he's got 'dibs'.

Good man!! Karma++ to ya!

l2c

 

[multifacitedonyx]

Originally posted by: lzpoof
Can someone with a 900 celeron confirm that it is a 900 celeron running at 100 fsb and memory at 100?

I can. Mine is a 900 celeron running at 100fsb.

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: Crpngdth2001
I'm sure there are 100 more ways you can justify it to YOURSELF too, keep trying....

Below me.

 

[kenkhanh]

Originally posted by: Nutcase99
If anyone doesn't want one PLEASE let me know. I really need one for my home buisness.

If you can't find one, you can build a simple and inexpensive PC and use one of the following packages. They're pretty much the same as the Gallantry systems, just not as good looking and space efficient, but very good alternatives to the expensive commercial Internet Appliances that are out there.

http://e-smith.org/

http://www.clarkconnect.org/

i'd love to be able to get 2 or 3 to learn clustering with Linux and/or parrallel computing with FreeBSD on my desk but all out in the south SF bay area

hth

edited: fixed links

 

[ChocoNutDancer]

I found the manuals online at http://old.gallantry.com/support/userguides.htm
they're in the form of multiple html files rather than one nice pdf. I found the default passwords I was looking for in there.

how to reset the admin password is here.

the FAQ is here.

 

[jamesd1343]

tpware, nice job...karma +++ to you. Youll make some poor b@st@rds weekend with this news.


Any findings related to this thing please post on the yahoo group as posted earlier. Id like to compile all this info in one spot

 

[AU Tiger]

I'm waivering on whether to keep mine or not as well.

 

[kdegarmo]

gave this some thought and I will bring the love so to speak. I've been skimming this forum for awhile, even tho I just registered. You guys have definately saved me some serious fundage many times. I believe in eKarma, and I'll offer up mine to the bargain gods.

Besides, I wouldnt keep this for what it is (I'd just load w98) and thats much of the value as a net appliance. I think I was just hypnotized by the LCD.

I think kdegarmo asked first, so he's got 'dibs'.

Thanks, you are truly a good person - this will definitely gain you brownie points with the loyal ATers (good karma comes around this place)..... So how much would you want for it, shipped to St. Louis, MO 63114?

Let me know when you get a chance...

Thanks!

 

[wfay]

Originally posted by: ChocoNutDancer
If anyone finds out how to write to the LCD display please post it. thanks.

there are several linux utilities for writing to lcds like this one. search for "lcdproc" or go to the crystalfontz website and poke around in their linux section...

i got a unit so i will be playing with it today and i will post more info once i've got it working myself.

i drove 80miles out of my way to get a unit but its way cool. also the drive turned out to be TOTALLY worth it. i will post a new thread with details in a few minutes, but i found 2 new orinoco gateways for $49.88 (sticker price $299.99).

 

[SuperficialRhyme]

Originally posted by: steveatlanta
Called an Atlanta area store, they told me one would be waiting at register 5. Arrived 1/2 hour later to snatch this great deal, and it is not there! After some pestering I was told the two they had were defective. Sounds like a scheme to keep the good deals for themselves. Would have loved to of had this one for my home network, it is so annoying only being able to check email on the kitchen computer.

heh, i talked to the same guy - he said they sent them to the charlotte store according to the computer.

I picked up the last one in atlanta - it was at Lenox - it's on hold for me =) woot woot

 

[BA]

And if anyone has 2 they don't want, send both of 'em to luv2chill, so that I can talk him into bringing one over to me...

 

[ChocoNutDancer]

the doc says it'll take up to a 1.0 Ghz Coppermine cpu. Are all Coppermines
Celereons or can I get a regular P3 Coppermine and put it in this?

 

[Kraeji]

Originally posted by: SuperficialRhyme

Originally posted by: steveatlanta Called an Atlanta area store, they told me one would be waiting at register 5. Arrived 1/2 hour later to snatch this great deal, and it is not there! After some pestering I was told the two they had were defective. Sounds like a scheme to keep the good deals for themselves. Would have loved to of had this one for my home network, it is so annoying only being able to check email on the kitchen computer.

heh, i talked to the same guy - he said they sent them to the charlotte store according to the computer. I picked up the last one in atlanta - it was at Lenox - it's on hold for me =) woot woot

you stole mine

I was at the store trying to get it last one and they told me they couldnt hold it for me over the phone when i called earlier.. when i got there i had one guy looking for it.. but i didnt know just a min later you called and asked a different guy to find it.. and hold it.. he found it and refused to sell it to me..

I guess compusa likes you more than me

 

[Jago]

Are you guys able to call the stores using the automated system they have? I can't seem to get in touch with anyone at different stores.

 

[AU Tiger]

I just called my local store number and hit 0 to get to a person.

 

[VaG]

I got the: "Yes we have one in-stock. Oh yeah it's a demo model looks like were sending it back to the manufacture." Yeah right.

 

[QuicknDirty]

Scored thew last one in Arlington, Tx just a few minutes ago. Thanks!

QnD

 

[halik]

how do you find the phonenumber to the store? the one form compusa point to a useless telco system, i wanan get ahold someone thats actually in the store

 

[wfay]

anyone know if there is an ISO image available that can be used to restore the hd to its original state? if not i will just have to make my own, but wanted to know if one is already available first...

edit: i call the store phone # and hit 8 to talk to store CS/Manager.

 

[Tot]

Has anyone actually notice that the secondary IDE connector on this thing is smaller that the primary connector?

And also for those who want to know whether you can whip in a DVD/cdrw drive in the casing.... its not possible as there arent any powersupply cable for it, and also the casing does not support any 5 inch drive space.(If you want you will need to mod the HDD/FDD drive casing to make space for the 5inch drive. I just dont see a easy way out.

Anyway I got a celeron 634mhz processor....which actually might be better coz I have an extra 64mb PC66 lying around.

Anyway it works pretty well as a server. Gonna try somemore stuff on it.


I will clone this drive image to my desktop rig and try to install RH8.0 on it later.

 

[AU Tiger]

Mine is SOLD.

 

[luv2chill]

Is the PSU a standard size form factor? Can anyone point out what I should search for when looking for a higher-wattage replacement PSU? It appears to be 5.1" x 4" x 2.15".

Thanks

l2c

 

[wfay]

Originally posted by: luv2chill
Is the PSU a standard size form factor? Can anyone point out what I should search for when looking for a higher-wattage replacement PSU? It appears to be 5.1" x 4" x 2.15".

just curious why you want to upgrade the PSU... going to run faster CPU or what?

 

[luv2chill]

I intend to modify it into a NAS device... and I'll need more power for an additional HDD. That's the plan anyway!

l2c