1. Introduction
Concerning there are quite a few compatibility problems when opensources (linux)
collocates with hardware and most users cannot handle it smoothly, we introduce the low-
priced OSSBox under the support of manufacturers who promote opensources intently.
OSSLAB is in combination with encoded opensources software applications, no need of
any modifications or drives, so that everyone can use these open-source software easily.
All rewritten software complies with GPL software contract.
2.
Overview
2.1 Specifications:
CPU
VIA C3 Nehemiah 1.0 Ghz
DRAM
Long dimm DDR slot*2 32MB~2048MB
Storage
2 IDE connectors. IDE 1: standard connector; IDE 2: mini connector
Video Output
Built-in S-video terminal, D-sub, AV terminal, DVI port
USB
4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio
Analog RCA, M-Audio, Coaxial output. MIC input
LAN
2 port 10/100 LAN (RTL8100). LAN 2: Mini PCI slot
PCI
One PCI slot
Other ports
Multi-Card Reader, Smart card reader, Serial port
2.2 Applicable Software
Standard PC Applications:
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Win XP
Smooth in internet browsing and playing DVD, mpeg I and II (partially smooth in 720p, not smooth in
1080i)
Advantages:
can totally support Mpeg Decoder
DVB-T driver
P2P Stream ( PPLive and XBMC can be completely integrated.)
Good software support
Disadvantages:
Embedded Flash occupies large amount of space and OS gets damaged easily
2
OSSBox
