[CentOS] 12V computing?

Sat Apr 12 01:02:05 UTC 2008
jim <jim at well.com>

   there are computer systems that take 12VDC 
(for example the PC-104 type and others). such 
a computer system is a box that has a connection 
for 12VDC. inside the box is a power supply that 
takes the 12VDC and presents the +12VDC, -12VCD, 
5VDC, and -5VDC that's needed by the various 
electronic subsystems that make up the computer. 
   the installation of linux (or any other OS) 
is independent of the power requirements of the 
computer system. 


On Fri, 2008-04-11 at 16:09 -0400, Gordon McLellan wrote:
> Jason,
> 
> I don't see why the 32 bit version of centos would not run on that
> hardware.   Despite the fancy processor name, it still has to work
> with the i586 command set (at the worst).
> 
> There's no such thing as a "12 volt" computer... unless you're looking
> at some sort of weird industrial setup.  That motherboard runs of a
> standard ATX power supply just like any other beige/black box would.
> You can buy special electronic power supplies which convert 12V dc to
> the ATX standard, these are often used for putting a computer in a
> car.  Search the mini-box site for "pico psu"
> 
> Gordon
> 
> On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 2:29 PM, Jason Pyeron <jpyeron at pdinc.us> wrote:
> >
> >  Any ideas if this can run centos with out a special modifications?
> >
> >  Elite C7VCM Mini-ITX Motherboard with VIA C7 1.5GHz Processor
> >
> >  http://resources.mini-box.com/online/MBD-E-C7VCM/MBD-E-C7VCM-manual.pdf
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> >  > Does anyone on the list have recommendations on 12VDC based hardware which
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