USD $230 Computer
These are rough estimates for components bought at Newegg.com or Tigerdirect.com.
$50 - Socket 754 Motherboard
$70 - Sempron 64 bit AMD CPU
$30 - 512MB RAM (add $20 for 1GB)
$40 - DVD-R/RW CD-R/RW Drive
$0 - Mandriva Linux 10.1 or Ubuntu Linux Operating System (Windows XP add $99)
$40 - 80GB Hard Drive (160GB add $30)
=$230
Easy to use, never have to worry about crashes or buying updates with Linux. Linux acts and works much like Windows XP, you can use and publish Office files, you can run you windows programs using the WINE emulator, and you have the security of knowing you have the most stable and virus proof operating system available.
Excellent performance for a low price and it can run most games and surfs the web with ease.
Energy Star Compliant means you pay less for electricity, modern Intel-based systems use over 400 watts, not including the monitor. AMD systems offer much lower power consumption than the Intel equivalent in desktop systems.
If you want a different configuration, ask about it in the Forum
Unlike most computer manufacturers, brand name, high quality components are used when you build your own computer. Unlike the big companies which go to the lowest bidder for their equipment.
Software Included with an Ubuntu Install:
Open Office 2 (compatible with Microsoft (C) Office)
Mozilla Firefox Web Browser
The Gimp 2.2 Picture Editing Software
Dictionary
30+ Card and Arcade games including Solitaire
2 year warranty and support
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