Plug computers

[Dave Cramer]

On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 10:01 AM, bob 295 <icanprogram-sKcZck+fQKg at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> 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.

It appears that they have identified the overheating problem
http://www.globalscaletechnologies.com/news.aspx?showarticle=4

>>
>> 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.

I'm sure the duty will be HST is there only one distributor in the states ?

How much are they in quantity ?
>>
>> 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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