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== Information ==
 
== Information ==
  
Sold in the US only for 499 USD from October 17, 2000 until June 1, 2001.
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The 3Com Audrey was sold in the US only for a brief period from October 17, 2000 until June 1, 2001.  It was the only product released from the company's "Ergo" initiative.  It was sold for 499 USD.
  
 
== Condition ==
 
== Condition ==
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* Compatible 3com USB ethernet adapter
 
* Compatible 3com USB ethernet adapter
 
* Power supply is 110V (added adapter to 220V)
 
* Power supply is 110V (added adapter to 220V)
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== Done ==
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Get root shell. 
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Increased the color depth from 8 to 12 bit so that images in the browser look better.
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Changed the ntp servers but still time sync fails at boot.
  
 
== To Do ==
 
== To Do ==
  
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* Fix the ntp. Now every startup you have to enter the date/time manually, this is very annoying.
 
* Find a suitable (old 32M) compact flash card and make a backup of the system as described [http://audrey.wikia.com/wiki/Making_CF_Images here]
 
* Find a suitable (old 32M) compact flash card and make a backup of the system as described [http://audrey.wikia.com/wiki/Making_CF_Images here]

Latest revision as of 14:08, 29 July 2010

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Specification

3Com Ergo Audrey

  • Geode GX1 CPU @ 200MHz
  • 32 MB RAM
  • 16 MB Flash

Information

The 3Com Audrey was sold in the US only for a brief period from October 17, 2000 until June 1, 2001. It was the only product released from the company's "Ergo" initiative. It was sold for 499 USD.

Condition

  • Fully working, spotless condition.
  • Including original box, packaging, cables,...
  • Compatible 3com USB ethernet adapter
  • Power supply is 110V (added adapter to 220V)

Done

Get root shell.

Increased the color depth from 8 to 12 bit so that images in the browser look better.

Changed the ntp servers but still time sync fails at boot.

To Do

  • Fix the ntp. Now every startup you have to enter the date/time manually, this is very annoying.
  • Find a suitable (old 32M) compact flash card and make a backup of the system as described here