Machines

      For some unexplainable reason, I really like to read about other people's computers. Maybe it's because I'm some sort of geek. Or maybe I'm just curious. But for whatever reason, I've decided to expose my love of computers to the world. It's not so much that I like computers, but more that I like unlocking all of the secrets that they contain. I like experimenting with different Operating Systems, bits of hardware, software, and etc. I'd do it all the time, if I didn't have other (as equally if not moreso rewarding) responsibilities. Nevertheless, here's a list of what I've got goin' on currently:

redefine
Homebrew, based upon the Intel Providence PR440FX Motherboard
spasm
Dell Precision Workstation 420, based on the i840 chipset
orestes
SGI Indy Workstation (IP22)
  • MIPS R5000SC Processor, with 512Kb of secondary cache, running at 180Mhz
  • 160Mb of Parity DRAM
  • Two Western Digital Enterprise WDE9100 9.1Gb Single-ended Ultra Fast SCSI Hard Drives
  • Venerable Toshiba XM-3401B SCSI CD-ROM Drive (modified to work with SGI)
  • Integrated Western Digital WD33C93B SCSI-2 Controller
  • 24-bit Indy GR3-XZ Graphics
  • Vino Video, featuring IndyCam
  • Integrated 10Mb Ethernet
  • Integrated ISDN BRI Adapter
  • Integrated 4 Channel 44.1KHz 16-Bit sound
  • Operating System: IRIX 6.5.11m
reflection
Apple iBook (Dual USB)
  • Motorola PowerPC G3 600Mhz Processor, with 256Kb cache
  • 128Mb of PC100 SDRAM
  • IBM DA2AA72A 4200 RPM 15Gb Hard Drive
  • Matshita SR-8176 DVD-ROM drive
  • ATI Rage Mobility M3 8Mb Graphics Adapter
  • Integrated Apple GMac 100Mbit Ethernet Adapter
  • Apple Airport 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Adapter
  • Operating System: MacOS 9.2.2 / MacOS X 10.1.2 (SP48)
disposition (a.k.a FrankenBox)
Homebrew, based upon the Intel N440BX Server Motherboard
  • Single Intel Pentium II 266Mhz processor (dual capable)
  • 256Mb of Kingston PC133 SDRAM (running at 100Mhz)
  • Western Digital Enterprise 2Gb 7200 RPM Ultra-Wide SCSI-3 Hard Drive
  • IBM 2Gb 7200 RPM Ultra Narrow SCSI-2 Hard Drive
  • Seagate Hawk 1Gb 5400 RPM SCSI-2 Hard Drive
  • Toshiba 12x SCSI CD-ROM
  • Integrated Cirrus Logic GL-GD5480 2Mb Graphics Adapter
  • Integrated Dual Symbios SYM53C876 Controllers providing Ultra-Wide and Ultra-Narrow SCSI
  • Integrated Intel 82558 10/100 Ethernet Adapter
  • Number Nine Reality 331 S3 Virge graphics adapter
  • Turtle Beach a3d sound card
  • ATX full-size Tower case
  • Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional and BeOS R5.0.3
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Andy Reitz
January 10th, 2002