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Non Life Sciences => Geek Speak => Topic started by: syhprum on 03/08/2011 05:34:34

Title: Can my "Pogoplug" server be used as a micro computer ?
Post by: syhprum on 03/08/2011 05:34:34

The PogoPlug has no monitor or keyboard only four USB sockets and a connection to the Internet.

Title: Can my "Pogoplug" server be used as a micro computer ?
Post by: Geezer on 03/08/2011 07:44:35

Not sure I understand your question. Are you looking for a way to write applications for it?

Title: Can my "Pogoplug" server be used as a micro computer ?
Post by: CliffordK on 03/08/2011 10:43:00

It looks like it is possible...  more or less...
http://lifehacker.com/5637092/turn-a-pogoplug-into-a-fully+featured-linux-web-server

You should be able to access it through telnet, ftp, html, or a remote console. 

I've got a somewhat similar device called a "SquareOne" that takes an internal hard drive, and acts like a router, web server, fileserver, and firewall.

And, it isn't even pink  [:0]

Title: Can my "Pogoplug" server be used as a micro computer ?
Post by: syhprum on 03/08/2011 22:07:05

It certainly looks interesting but I don't know if my geek rating is really up to it !

Title: Can my "Pogoplug" server be used as a micro computer ?
Post by: Geezer on 04/08/2011 00:55:37

Quote from: syhprum on 03/08/2011 22:07:05

It certainly looks interesting but I don't know if my geek rating is really up to it !

If you want to increase your geek coefficient, you could always try something like this http://www.oshonsoft.com/z80.html