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  1. 12-12-2008 #1
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    Linux on a potato

    My friend linked me to this just a min ago:

    RazeTheWorld Blog Archive Hackers Successfully Install Linux on a Potato

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    Wow...
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    I mean... WOW.

    First, on a serious note, how many people have realized that this is running on living matter? And this apparently isn't the first time; they had Linux on a head of luttuce before this....
    Subnote: CYBORG POTATOES!! (I've never felt the urge to photoshop as I just have...)
    Second, less serious, anyone want to make a Linux Potato cluster with me? I wonder how powerful these things are as far as processing goes....
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    bbspot's got some killer articles. Much better than the onion, IMHO. My favorite line of the whole thing:

    After weeks of trying the group got a Linux kernel specially modified for a potato loaded,
    It differs from a kernel modified for a summer squash, in that it's got parsley and garlic.
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    Why is this so suprising? We all know that chips come from potatos!

    Maybe it's the ultimate mash-up
    If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate! (Zapp Brannigan)


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    Must.... Stop.... The...... cliches!

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    I tested off the charts for MENSA. Unfortunately, it was off the wrong end of the chart.
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    Since the group of hackers is based in Amsterdam, I would say it's only obvious that this is possible. Now how would I go about joining them?
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    You have to install linux on a Windows install cd. Then just wait. They'll find you.
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    I tested off the charts for MENSA. Unfortunately, it was off the wrong end of the chart.
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    Quote Originally Posted by elija View Post
    Why is this so suprising? We all know that chips come from potatos!

    Maybe it's the ultimate mash-up
    Truly an epic quote...
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  9. 12-15-2008 #9
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    what is a real wow-factor: under related articles, was this: Gates Says Linux Best OS Ever - BBspot - Gates Says Linux Best OS Ever
    I don't know wether to believe it or not
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    lol yeah... big oops on my part --this site is another Onion
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