[Tfug] The $50.00 challenge

[Louis Taber]

Hi,

One of my current projects is a Beowulf cluster. I picked up 5 Dell 400Mhz
Pentium systems, 4 with Hard drives, 4 with CD drives and all with built
in NICs (3COM PXE) and floppy drives for $40 + tax.  I have dug out of my
parts box and begged a total if 1.5Gbyte of PC100/PC133 SDRAM and a HUB.  
No monitors.  But they aren't really needed.

Does this count as a less than $50. project?  - Louis 

On Tue, 4 Nov 2003, scott cowell wrote:

> I have had an argument with a friend of mine and I was wondering if you can give
> me input.  We have a working hypothesis that you can enjoy ANY hobby in the
> world while spending a maximum of $50.00.  Of course, this means you have to
> spend a lot more effort in reading and doing things, but it can be done.  So my
> question is:  Is it possible to cobble a computer together,  download Linux and
> all needed software and Only spend $50.00 in the process??  Just a thought.