Linux

I am sitting here using my brand new Linux computer. Including a $100 monitor (if I had to buy one) it would cost under $500. That is an amazing price for a totally new 2.6 Mhz dual processor 64 bit system. I beat out the high $100 additional cost of the operating system by installing the totally free openSuSE Linux. Not only does it supply the OS but includes for free all the software needed...

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I have the new computer assembled and am running it from my shop. The case (enclosure) is actually much larger than I anticipated. It is about the size of a small tower case laid on its side. That’s OK as there is plenty of space inside to do whatever is necessary but I was thinking smaller. It is an Antec NSK2480 case which is especially designed to be quite. It came with a 380 watt...

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I am back to playing with computers again as well as the HB2 router. The router itself is fully functional but it is one of those projects that will never be finished. I just keep trying new features. The computer is a necessary tool in running the CNC program (MACH3). That is what makes the HB2 do its thing. My baby computer died, That computer I was going to leave in place for Taig CNC...

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