[ale] My Next Computer

[Geoffrey]

Pete Hardie wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
> As I contemplate the next rounds of hardware upgrades that loom on the
> far horizon of next Christmas' software hits, I had an idea that
> probably is nuts, but worth exploring:
> 
> USB peripherals, all the way, on a motherboard with just video card
> and RAM - USB keyboard and mouse, USB HDs, USB CD/DVD-RW, etc.  Then I
> can spend just $200 to get new mobo and/or video card if necessary,
> keeping my config and stuff safe.  I can add on HDs as needed to
> upgrade OS, etc.

I don't know that you would want to go that route for your drives as well.

> I'd probably need to keep a PS2 keyboard around for BIOS setup
> out-of-the-box, of course.

Most modern Linux distros and reasonably modern motherboards will see 
the usb keyboard/mouse at boot.

> So is this just a pipedream, or is an all-USB system possible ?

I think the most difficult problem you'll have is getting it to boot off 
of a usb device.

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Until later, Geoffrey