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wyliecoyoteuk
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As some of you may have read, I am reviving my Linux HTPC project, now that I can build it with Ubuntu and MythTV.
The specs are :
ASRock AM2NF6G-VSTA Micro ATX mobo, am2 3500+, 1 gig ddr2 ram,etc.
This Mobo is "Vista-ready" (even though There were No Vista drivers available when I bought it, and XP was a pain to install on it).
Ubuntu 7.04 64 installed perfectly, onboard ide, sound,nic,video all running , even with "wobbly Windows" 
The most unusual part of the design is the case, shown at the top of this page.
It will be running by remote control, and a 10 metre DVI cable to a widescreen wall-mounted monitor.
And yes, it is cast iron. At least it won't be easy to steal, it is a 2 man lift empty.
The only names I can think of are "Heavy Metal" and "Pumping Iron"
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Dutch_Master
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| Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:46 pm Post subject: RE: New Linux HTPC Project- name suggestions |
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Something with Hercules perhaps? Like Hercumyth?  |
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kilikopele
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| Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 3:12 am Post subject: RE: New Linux HTPC Project- name suggestions |
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| How about Woody? |
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Dutch_Master
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| Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 3:21 am Post subject: RE: New Linux HTPC Project- name suggestions |
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| Or Stealyth? (like: steal it ) |
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| Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:51 am Post subject: |
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how about "SLAYER" the ultimate in heavy metal ?? 
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kilikopele
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| Wouldn't Iron Maiden have made a better pun SF? |
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| kilikopele wrote: | | Wouldn't Iron Maiden have made a better pun SF? |
Yes it would, but he isn't that clever.
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no  the maiden totally kick ass but slayer are the ultimate in heavy metal  |__|
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wow, what a case. Is it really a case by design, or genuinely a modified stove?
I'm assuming the later. How do you access the drives, or does it not have dvd drive etc.
It deserves an award for something, the only case I saw that came vaguely close was a beer keg.
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inferno
led zeplin / robert / plant
Dave, ie Dave Murray from Iron Maiden
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| Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 5:56 pm Post subject: Re: New Linux HTPC Project- name suggestions |
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| wyliecoyoteuk wrote: | | As some of you may have read, I am reviving my Linux HTPC project, now that I can build it with Ubuntu and MythTV. |
Wouldn't Mandriva cooker be more appropriate?
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| Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:03 pm Post subject: RE: Re: New Linux HTPC Project- name suggestions |
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| Or if you work exclusively in Boolean logic, you could call it the Iron OR. |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:08 pm Post subject: RE: Re: New Linux HTPC Project- name suggestions |
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If you worked exclusively in Boolean Logic, you'd have to call it the Iron XOR
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i have to take back my statement , i saw the maiden last night at the download and they are still as awesome as they were at the begining so i agree iron maiden for the name
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| 1slipperyfish (troll) wrote: | i have to take back my statement , i saw the maiden last night at the download and they are still as awesome as they were at the begining so i agree iron maiden for the name
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I think you are under the illusion that somebody gives a damn about what you think
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wyliecoyoteuk
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| nordle wrote: | | wow, what a case. Is it really a case by design, or genuinely a modified stove? |
Yes it is a genuine cast iron and brass stove that we bought in Cornwall. It has never been used to burn wood or coal, as our local area is a smokeless zone. It has up until now been an ornament with a couple of "candleflame" bulbs simulating a real fire | Quote: |
I'm assuming the later. How do you access the drives, or does it not have dvd drive etc. |
I am still working on the internal shell, I am photographing it as I go, and documenting it too. I will probably post it on my website.
The top hinges up and back, and the 2 doors at the front drop down.
I may need to use a laptop DVD drive, or perhaps modify the ash drawer. | Quote: |
It deserves an award for something, the only case I saw that came vaguely close was a beer keg. |
I was inspired by the mini-itx site.
http://www.mini-itx.com/
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