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Computer contents This page lists the computers that I own and adminster on my home network. It contains experiences and information on configuring and administering these systems.

Contents :-

Computer 1: PC Tower Server: Self-built.

Current Spec :-
  • AMD Althon XP 1800+ (1533MHz) Processor
  • Gigabyte GA 7VTXH+ ATX Motherboard, VIA KT266A north, VIA VT8233A V-link south
  • 1024MB RAM (2 x 512MB 184-pin PC2100 Crucial CAS2.5 DDR-SDRAM)
  • 4 x 80GB Seagate ST380021A IDE HDD under Linux software RAID. See my Linux software RAID experiences - Notes from a Linux Software RAID Installer.
  • Creative CT-5880 Sound Chip & AC97 Codec on-board
  • Realtek 8100 10/100Mbps Ethernet Chip on-board
  • Realtek RTL8139(A) Compatible PCI Fast 10/100Mbps Ethernet Adapter
  • 30x CD-ROM Drive
Running :- Redhat


Computer 2: PC Mini-tower Station: Self-built.

Current Spec :-
  • AMD Althon 800MHz (8x100Mhz) 3D-NOW! Processor (Socket A)
  • ABit KT7 ATX Motherboard, VIA Apollo KT133 Chipset, 1xISA, 6xPCI, 1xAGP4x
  • 256MB RAM (2 x 128MB PC133 SDRAM)
  • Creative 3D Blaster GeForce 2 GTS Graphics Card
  • 30.0GB Seagate ST330630A UDMA66 HDD
  • 10.2GB Maxtor DiamondMax 91029D6 9ms UDMA33 HDD
  • 10.2GB Quantum Fireball EL 10ms UDMA33 HDD
  • 19" ADI Microscan 6P Monitor
  • CD Writer
  • Creative Soundblaster AWE-64 Gold
  • Diamond SupraExpress 56e Pro 56Kbps Modem
  • Realtek RTL8139(A) Compatible PCI Fast 10/100Mbps Ethernet Adapter
  • Brooktree TV-PCI Card
Running :-

Computer 3: PC Laptop: Dell Latitude CPi D266XT.

Current Spec (see the official spec) :-
  • Mobile Intel Pentium II 266MHz Processor (32KB Internal Cache).
  • Mobile Intel 440BX PCI Motherboard (512KB Pipeline-burst External Cache).
  • 96MB RAM -- 64MB standard, 32MB upgrade (IBM part #92G7342).
  • 13.3" Active-matrix (TFT) Display.
  • Neomagic 2160 128-bit PCI 2MB Graphics Card.
  • IBM DADA-26480 6.2GB ATA HDD (460KB Cache).
  • Netgear FA410TX 10/100Mbps PCMCIA Fast Ethernet Card.
  • Crystal 4237B Sound Blaster Pro-compatible 16-bit Sound Card.
Running :-
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • formerly Redhat Linux 6.0
    • X configuration: see config file - XF86Config
    • Audio configuration: using module cs4232 with "options cs4232 irq=5 io=0x530 dma=1 dma2=0" in "/etc/conf.modules".


Computer 4: PC Laptop: IBM Thinkpad 365X.

Current Spec :-
  • Intel Pentium 100MHz Processor.
  • PCI Motherboard.
  • 40MB 144pin RAM -- 8MB standard, 32MB upgrade (IBM part #92G7342).
  • Trident 9320 PCI 1MB Graphics Card.
  • IBM TravelStar 6GT 2.5" 6.4GB 4200rpm 12ms Laptop HDD.
  • 10.4" DSTN Display.
  • Netgear FA410TX 10/100Mbps PCMCIA Fast Ethernet Card.
  • ESS Technology ES1688 Audiodrive 16-bit Sound Card.

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