I wonder why we (or "people") are still talking about
desktops as if they were the only computer in a household,
in some either/or kind of way.
Thanks to Linux, I have a *network*, not a computer (or,
they are the same as Jonathan used to say). I have 2
desktops at 2 locations that back each other up through VPN.
They link everything else together: TiVo's, iPads, Droids,
Win7s and other Linuxes - real or virtual. They provide
filtering and storage and recurring task automation.
Most of their CPU cycles are unused, most of the time; I
plan to replace one with a TonidoPlug with attached disk.
That way, I can turn the desktop on only when I need the
combo processing power + disk access speed only it offers.
This setup allows me also to get less expensive laptops
etc., as they can rely on "home" for storing their stuff ...
and, if they're anywhere on the Net, they can still access
all of it. Or run special configurations as VMs (access
from any of 3 screens, install and license once)
It's not that we have too many choices, each one that exists
has its place. One that I am missing in the mix is a high-
speed-graphics-only rig to connect to the "home hub"; at the
speeds of current WiFi, and with proper QoS on the network,
that would be enough for many games, no CPU needed, only
GPU...
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