[HLUG] IN CAR PC

[John Hedges]

Hi Tim

I had a MiniITX system in my van for a while. www.linitx.com is a good
source for bits. I controlled it using my PalmV and it worked OK for a
while. The main problem was the long boot time and the fact that it was
forcibly rebooted each time I started the engine. In the end I decided a
cheap laptop would be better as the battery would take over when the
car bettery is working on the starter. I like the idea of 'docking' in
the driveway to transfer files, very handy! I don't make many meetings,
but would be very interested to hear how you get on.

Cheers

John


On Sun, Nov 27, 2005 at 04:32:35PM +0000, Tim wrote:
> Ok as its coming up to xmas and my birthday i will have some money spare 
> and im think of creating a in car pc to allow me to play mp3s and vids 
> and maybe do more on the move maybe sat nav......
> I intend to create the pc using a via itx board with wifi (to allow me 
> to grab files parked in the driveway) and hoping to use Linux on it as 
> there are alot Linux powered car pcs out there so if you want i could 
> bring it to the lug every month for us to all learn something new?
> this is just a idea yet i have to buy the parts first but my mate can 
> get me touch screens for next to nothing!
> Tim
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