Ubuntu mini pc in Fry's Electronics!

[bertmanphx]

Hello,
Yesterday, while purchasing parts for a PC at work, I noticed a Zotac mini PC, that said "XMBC, Linux". I wiggled the mouse, and to my surprise, was greeted with a full install of Ubuntu 12.04! With a few clicks, I had the movie player showing a video from the "Example" directory. I figured it was the least I could do, since Win 8 PC's were surrounding it, showing their slideshows....

;)

[rg4w]

This one?
http://www.frys.com/product/7126262

[tgalati4]

I must wander over to my local Fry's and take a picture of it with my Android phone.

Post a picture, or it didn't happen.

Are you sure it wasn't running Linspire with a facelift to look like Ubuntu?

A search online shows that linux does not exist:

http://www.frys.com/search?search_type=regular&sqxts=1&query_string=zotac+xbmc&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&cat=0

Found it. It's running XMBC not XBMC: Of course, no description of the software.

http://www.frys.com/product/7126262?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

[Old_Grey_Wolf]

The Fry's close to me sometimes has non-standard builds for sale. Sometimes they have one on display. I have never asked but suspect that someone bought the computer, customized it with RAM, GPU video card, gaming keyboard, etc., and then couldn't pay the loan. They are often at a very good price. I suspect that is because they are used and the lack of a warranty. Most of the ones I have seen are built for gaming.

What bertmanphx saw could have been something of that nature.

[GreenTaurus]

They do sell what they take back, so its possibly a return that was loaded with 12.04. I've bought tons of returned items at frys.

[tgalati4]

I have been guilty of bringing up http://ubuntu.com on Windows PC displays.

[bertmanphx]

Yes, that's the one!

[kurt18947]

I have been guilty of bringing up http://ubuntu.com on Windows PC displays.

:lolflag:

[mamamia88]

I have been guilty of bringing up http://ubuntu.com on Windows PC displays.

that is quite hilarious. i should try that next time i go to bestbuy. wonder how mad if i left a notepad open saying "you don't need a new pc. go home and install lubuntu on your old one and it will be faster than the day you bought it"

[pqwoerituytrueiwoq]

that is quite hilarious. i should try that next time i go to bestbuy. wonder how mad if i left a notepad open saying "you don't need a new pc. go home and install lubuntu on your old one and it will be faster than the day you bought it"
probably should say xubuntu/lubuntu in case they have really old hardware

anyone have any Ubuntu ready computer sticks to put next to the windows 7 sticker and have time to go to best buy

[drawkcab]

The best gag is to run this fullscreen on those demo computers:

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/winrg

[jonnyboysmithy]

The best gag is to run this fullscreen on those demo computers:

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/winrg
I love it!!:KS:D

[pqwoerituytrueiwoq]

don't see a full screen button on it so...
http://69.93.111.150/albino_flash18/interactive/winrg%28www.albinoblacksheep.com%29.swf
then use the F11 key

[Lucradia]

My state doesn't have fry's or fye :(