[HLUG] IN CAR PC

[box lawrence]

i got all my mini itx bits from there too (linitx.com)

boot time is ok but i have "stripped to the bone" XP
setup!

full install is only 500mb!

install another battery in the car to help with the
reebooting issue.

BoX

--- John Hedges <john at drystone.co.uk> wrote:

> 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
> > Get Thunderbird! 
> >
>
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