Municator
Posted by Charbax on March 12th, 2006
This is an awesome product! It is a 146$ Linux computer (Thinix OS) from China that does all the basic things most people need, like browsing (firefox), emailing (thunderbird), instant messaging (gaim), skype, word processing (Red Office), audio/video playback (mplayer), e-learning, all through a very user-friendly very basic interface and is software upgradable. It has got 40GB, a 400mhz/800mhz Godson 2C processor, 256mb ram, 4 usb2 ports, VGA-output, ps2 input, tv-output and weigths something like 400 grams. Their slogan is “Say no to Wintel”.
More information about the Municator can be found at http://yellowsheepriver.org
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March 12th, 2006 at 1:44 pm
First of all, as the Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) of Yellowsheepriver Municator Inc., I would like to express my appreciation for your report of the Municator.
However, I would like to clarify some significant points which are as follows:
1)The product, the Municator, runs on a CPU called
the Godson 2C 400/800 which is made in China.
The Municator’s CPU is NOT a VIA product.
2)The Municator retails at the fixed price of one
hundred and twenty-three (123) Euro only.
3)The Municator runs on the Thinix Operating
System – an operating system that is developed
by YellowSheepRiver Inc. itself.
4)The office suite that the Municator offers is
called “Red Office”, an office suite developed
by a Chinese company. Red Office is 99 percent
compatible with Microsoft Office.
Please make the necessary revisions at your earliest convenience at your blog site and please insert the following:
“All interested parties are welcomed to test the
Municator at booth D15 in Hall 19 dueing CeBIT Fair.
More information about the Municator can be found
at http://www.yellowsheepriver.org”
We are looking out for the above changes and insertion at your blog site.
We look forward to receiving an email from you acknowledging receipt of this email.
With thanks and regards!
Philip K F HUI, PhD
March 12th, 2006 at 1:47 pm
Hey you guys so brave enough to say NO to WinTel. I went to nthe booth and it’s really cool!
March 12th, 2006 at 9:48 pm
March 15th, 2006 at 1:58 am
Sorry I didn’t know my comment system was in moderation mode, I just thought I didn’t receive any comments yet..
I made some changes to the description of your product now. The Google Video version should be verified and added today.
March 15th, 2006 at 4:02 pm
Any chance we’ll get to see the Peerio technology?
March 15th, 2006 at 7:04 pm
Yes I made an interview at the Peerio stand, it will be online later today.
March 21st, 2006 at 1:22 am
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March 21st, 2006 at 2:56 am
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March 21st, 2006 at 3:35 am
[...] The Municator is a 150$ Linux computer from China running Linux that can do all the basic things most people need. Browsing (firefox), emailing (thunderbird), instant messaging (gaim), skype, word processing (Red Office), audio/video playback (mplayer), e-learning..read more | digg story [...]
March 21st, 2006 at 3:38 am
[...] The Municator is a 150$ Linux computer from China running Linux that can do all the basic things most people need. Browsing (firefox), emailing (thunderbird), instant messaging (gaim), skype, word processing (Red Office), audio/video playback (mplayer), e-learning..read more | digg story [...]
March 21st, 2006 at 4:05 am
Red Office is based on OpenOffice.org.
March 21st, 2006 at 4:09 am
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March 21st, 2006 at 6:26 am
Where can I download thinix?
March 21st, 2006 at 8:39 am
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March 21st, 2006 at 4:01 pm
I ended up here from digg! Nice post.
Great machine and great photo. Keep it up
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March 21st, 2006 at 4:57 pm
Great! I hope it will be available in Europe
March 22nd, 2006 at 2:06 am
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March 23rd, 2006 at 4:40 pm
it looks great. smart idea. just blogged about it at http://www.hardware.webtown.com.my
March 23rd, 2006 at 5:03 pm
The Municator…
The small portable computer is nothing new, just look at the Mac Mini. But how about one for just 123 Euros (~$150USD)? You can check out the specs over at the Municator\’s site.
But how can they sell it for around 150$ USD, you ask? My guess …
March 25th, 2006 at 6:03 pm
Thats true, its nothing new!
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