MiniPC Show #16 – Back From LinuxFest Northwest

Direct MP3 Download: MiniPC Show #16 – Back From LinuxFest Northwest


Hosted by:

Steve McLaughlin – DoorToDoorGeek
http://podnutz.com

Eric Arduini
http://dinimedia.com

Brian
AskTheCableGuy

Links
MinnowBoard Wiki Home
The MinnowBoard is a compact and affordable open source hardware reference platform that puts the power of a 64-bit Intel® Atom™ E38xx Series SoC in a small versatile form-factor.
http://wiki.minnowboard.org/MinnowBoard_Wiki_Home
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LinuxFest Northwest 2016: A DevOps State of Mind: Docker and Kubernetes
Rapid innovation, changing business landscapes, and new IT demands force businesses to make changes quickly. The DevOps approach is a way to increase business agility through collaboration, communication, and integration across different teams in the IT organization.In this presentation, you’ll le
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gff9opJuD7w&list=PLjDc7gDlIASSOT81pA1jNRT42gNWmHtGo
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Snowdrift.coop | clearing the path to a Free/Libre/Open world
Our core team is supported by a growing community. Come help with site development, design, community organizing, or other tasks.  If your free/libre/open project needs funding, please contact us.
http://Snowdrift.coop
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Pine A64 Software Release
Android will take longer to start-up if the display showing ‘Updating’ windows.
http://wiki.pine64.org/index.php/Pine_A64_Software_Release
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Gigabyte’s latest Brix mini-PCs sport Skylake chips, Thunderbolt 3 ports
Gigabyte is adding four new models to its Brix line of tiny desktop computers. They all have one thing in common: 6th gen Intel Core “Skylake” processors and Thunderbolt 3 high-speed USB Type-C ports.  Each model has HDMI and Mini DisplayPort outputs with support for dual displays, four USB 3.
http://liliputing.com/2016/04/gigabytes-latest-brix-mini-pcs-sport-skylake-chips-thunderbolt-3-ports.html
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cantino/huginn
What is Huginn? Huginn is a system for building agents that perform automated tasks for you online. They can read the web, watch for events, and take actions on your behalf. Huginn’s Agents create and consume events, propagating them along a directed graph.
https://github.com/cantino/huginn
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GPD WIN Intel Z8550 Win 10 OS Game Console | Indiegogo
The GPD Win is a handheld computer with a 5.5 inch display, a thumb-sized keyboard, and dedicated gaming buttons. It basically looks like a cross between a tiny laptop and a Nintendo DX handheld game console.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/gpd-win-intel-z8550-win-10-os-game-console?_utm_source=1-2-2#/
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$99 Vensmile K1, Foldable Mini PC on Intel Cherrytrail Z8300 with Windows10
Vensmile is now releasing a new keyboard mini pc in foldable keyboard form factor,  similar  size as iPhone 6 Plus.It is powered by Intel Cherrytrail Z8300, 2GB RAM ,32GB or 64GB eMMC Flash on board, 2pcs standard USB port, 1 HDMI, 1 micro-USB for charing( with build-in battery inside),1 headphone a
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKm2GDtgmEo&feature=youtu.be
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Pipo KB2 Mini PC Enclosed In Folding Keyboard (video)
Mini PC manufacturer Pipo has unveiled a new mini PC which takes the form of the Pipo KB2 and is a small form factor computer powered by an Intel Atom x5-Z8300 Cherry Trail processor that is supported by 4GB of RAM all enclosed inside a folding full size QWERTY keyboard case.
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/pipo-kb2-mini-pc-enclosed-in-folding-keyboard-19-04-2016/
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Allwinner’s Remix OS Laptop Could Retail For Only $79: See Specs, Release Date And More!
Chinese manufacturer Allwinner Technology has unveiled a new Remix OS laptop that only costs $79.  To the uninitiated, Remix OS is an Android-based operating system that’s intended to be used on laptops and desktops.
http://www.designntrend.com/articles/74766/20160426/allwinners-remix-os-laptop-could-retail-for-only-79-see-specs-release-date-and-more.htm
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Hercules PalmTop-Palm Size Mobile PC of Invincible Resources
Hercules Computing is excited to introduce the Hercules PalmTop – the lightest PALM size Windows 10 PC that does not compromise computing power!  You can use Hercules PalmTop as a mobile PC and a mini desktop at your home or office.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/herculespalmtop/hercules-palmtop-palm-size-mobile-pc-of-invincible/
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MiQi is a $35 single-board computer with Rockchip RK3288
Looking for a credit card-sized computer with a quad-core, ARM-based processor and only have $35 to spend? You could opt for the Raspberry Pi 3. But another option is on the way.
http://liliputing.com/2016/04/miqi-is-a-35-single-board-computer-with-rockchip-rk3288.html
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SolidPC Q4 Mini PC Now Available To Pre-Order From $100
SolidRun has this week unveiled a new addition to the range of mini PCs which have been predominantly ARM-powered, however the new SolidPC Q4 will be available with a choice of an Intel Atom x5-E8000 or Intel Pentium N3700 processor.
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/solidpc-q4-mini-pc-20-04-2016/
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Quad-core Atom based Raspberry Pi lookalike is ready to roll
Aaeon’s UP board, an Atom-based RPi lookalike, has finally been completed, with shipments in May. There’s also a new 4GB RAM version and other changes.
http://hackerboards.com/quad-core-atom-based-raspberry-pi-lookalike-ready-to-roll/
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Why Did Intel Corporation Launch A $15 Internet of Things Computer?
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) recently started shipping the Quark Microcontroller Developer Kit D2000, a tiny single-board computer for Internet of Things (IoT) devices like wearables, smart appliances, home automation products, and industrial equipment.
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/04/15/why-did-intel-corporation-launch-a-15-internet-of.aspx