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Subject: Re: [9fans] nice hardware for a cpu server
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> 12g without battery
>
> http://www.gumstix.org
>
Thats good but I wonder what would be the cost.

Given that there are many devices (MP3, DVD players, PDAs) that are sold
really cheap these days, I was hoping that we will soon see non-x86 CPU
modules/boards for <$50. But I dont see that happening. Whats more, x86
clone based boards are getting cheaper although not too low.

It would be nice to see boards with just CPU, memory, ethernet (or some
connectivity) only that are really low cost with which one could do grid
computing without draining too much of money. Why is it not happening?

Regards
dharani