Plug computers

[bob 295]

We have been playing with cross compilation on these for a while.

http://www.icanprogram.com/simpl/plugsimplbin.self.html

This has been used in some video stuff at:

http://www.opennetcam.net

bob

On Tuesday 24 August 2010 09:24 pm, Giles Orr wrote:
> I'm fascinated by the Plug Computers.  Here's a probably incomplete list:
>
> Sheevaplug - the original - all that follow are based on it
> Cloudplug - local and cloud storage
> Pogoplug - cloud storage only, not local?
> Guruplug - several versions (incl. wifi!) but notorious for overheating
> Tonidoplug - adds "easy to use" software
> Quadplug - not much can be found about this one
> Seagate FreeAgent Dockstar - USB drive dock (Seagate drives only?) +
> Pogoplug functionality, probably the least "hackable"
>
> There's even a "Plugbox Linux" distro getting going.
>
> I'm inclined to go with the Sheevaplug.  I love the idea of available
> wifi (and multiple other useful ports!) with the Guruplug, but most
> accounts indicate that it runs massively hot and is prone to failure.
>
> Does anyone own one?  What do you use it for?  It appears they have to
> come from the States, and I'm concerned about duties etc. at the
> border.  Experiences there?  The Guruplug with its extra hardware
> looks most appealing, but the overheating does seem to be a serious
> issue.
>
> References:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug_computer
> http://www.plugapps.com/index.php5?title=Main_Page
> (and many more, but these are most useful)
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