Sam's joins $300 Linux PC club (News.com)

Posted Feb 6, 2003 23:51 UTC (Thu) by frazier (subscriber, #3060) [Link]

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Here's the basic info (more available on their page):

CPUBuilders Linux Computer Starter System
Model: CBS112L
$297.45

1100Mhz AMD Duron Processor
128MB RAM, Expandable 1GB
20GB hard drive
Fast 3D Video
Monitor NOT included

Item: 666530

Software Included:
• Easy-to-use Linux operating system with applications for Internet web browsing, E-mail, full-featured word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, digital imaging, multimedia, games and much more
• Network, file sharing, disk access and shared printer compatibility with virtually all popular platforms
• Advanced applications are included for security, databases, servers, web publishing, custom programming and more

Application Software Includes:
• OpenOffice.org: Office Suite featuring word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics and database functions that are fully compatible with other office suites
• Mozilla: Web browser, news and E-mail reader
• Evolution: E-mail client, calendar, address book
• Powerful image editing software (The GIMP)
• GnuCash: Financial management software
• Xine: Media player for video files
• XMMS: Media player for audio files
• GAIM: AOL/ICQ messaging client
• Dozens of games, graphics, Internet, audio, video, CD writing, and educational programs