What is Your Favorite Linux Gadget?
November 6th, 2008 by Katherine Druckman
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At me smart phone
On March 30th, 2009 Spawn (not verified) says:
At me smart phone "Edelweiss" on platform Palm OS ALP Linux. For me it one of the best smart phones which I bought
Come on my site:
linkstodownload.com
I have found interesting
On December 24th, 2008 Anonymous (not verified) says:
I have found interesting sources and would like to give the benefit of my experience to you.
I am tuning my pc by the best software for free, with the file search engine BecoMon
May be you have your own experience and could give some useful sites too. Because this social site help me much.
My router (WRT54G) running
On November 17th, 2008 Anonymous (not verified) says:
My router (WRT54G) running OpenWRT.
I would not call a Netbook a "gadget"
On November 11th, 2008 Anonymous (not verified) says:
I would not call a Netbook a "gadget", since it is a PC, where you can install operating systems and programs for PCs.
Android
On November 10th, 2008 Anonymous (not verified) says:
T-Mobile G1 didn't make the list?
i'm happy with my chumby
On November 9th, 2008 Dou (not verified) says:
i'm still completely satisfied with my chumby.
http://www.chumby.com/
Ditto, Chumby is great
On November 12th, 2008 Stuart (not verified) says:
I got one for my Daughter for Christmas 2007 and it is great - useful AND fun. I also like the idea that it is hackable.
Netbook isn't a gadget
On November 9th, 2008 Gene Venanle (not verified) says:
A netbook is just a smaller computer, big deal. My N800,I guesss.
N810, hands down!
On November 9th, 2008 Ki6AMD (not verified) says:
Although it's getting a little on the old side, my N810 still gets noticed, and used all the time. The ability to run Android, Debian, or Ubuntu (or just Maemo) make this thing exciting. When I use it to make calls (tethered to my phone or using WiFI) I get a lot of questions about my "phone". Having recently moved, the GPS gets used quite a bit. The best thing is going to a coffee shop and bringing along an Apple bluetooth keyboard and emailing friends and seeing the looks on people's faces.
N800
On November 7th, 2008 waparmley says:
Love my Acer AA1, but my Nokia N800 is a favorite also. Honourable mention to the Ubuntu live CD, which turns any computer into a Linux box!
The SLUG
On November 7th, 2008 goblin says:
The Linksys NSLU2, "SLUG" among friends.
Love it!
seriously?! no one?!
On November 6th, 2008 Anonymous (not verified) says:
Tivo?
Best gadget I've ever owned. Hands down.
The fact that it runs Linux...Gives me a lil' private touch of joy, every time I think of it.
sharp zaurus
On November 6th, 2008 Anonymous (not verified) says:
best linux pocket computer - even runs Debian and Android!
Hmmmm....
On November 6th, 2008 Drkoni (not verified) says:
I have to say, the AA1. So versatile litlle device, and really elegant designed as well.
I am wondering if Garmin's are using Linux (I think they do), and if they do, then I vote for both.
Tough choice
On November 6th, 2008 augmentedfourth says:
My EeePC and my Netflix player are both pretty awesome, but the EeePC is more versatile.
I think, however, that netbooks should be lumped together and not separated out into brands/models.
Why not include the Gp2x
On November 6th, 2008 Johnny Mnemonic (not verified) says:
Why not include the Gp2x from GamePark Holdings?
yeah
On November 18th, 2008 Cricket (not verified) says:
another vote for the GP2x here.
Dell Mini-9
On November 6th, 2008 Gumnos (not verified) says:
One vote for my Dell Mini-9
(or if you create an "other netbook" category)
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