Computing Devices before 2016

This is a list of some of the previous computing devices used at Fjellheim. This includes stationary machines, laptops, tablets and telephones. These computing devices most often have names of characters from Agatha Christie's novels.

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Brock McLellan

four different types of electronic devices are arranged in the shape of a computer monitor and keyboard

We are updating our home theatre experience. Parker (Pyne), the Asus eeebox EB1501P using Ubuntu 12.04 and xbmc will be powering a larger screen, which is currently 61cm diagonally. Challenges still remain regarding connecting a 5.1 surround system, telecoil loop, and home automation, designed to keep us informed of room temperatures and other sensor data, and allow us to change parameters through the internet.

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Ariadne (Oliver) is a 13" MacBook Pro, currently awaiting an upgrade, and out of service. In all likelihood the last device to be named after an Agatha Christie character.

an iphone case is shown with the back cover open and it's light green

Harley (Quin) is another device named after an Agatha Christie character. This Apple iPhone 5S is used for assorted purposes, including telephone. It may be replaced with an Android device in 2018.

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(Superintendent) Battle and (Inspector) Japp are both HTC Gratia smart phones in Forest Green, running Android 2.2 Froyo (Frozen Yoghurt). We keep them in their own yellow and green canvas bags. In the Mazda, the bluetooth hands free system allows one to operate the phone without having to remove one's hands from the wheel. (These devices have now been retired)

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Tommy and Tuppence (Beresford) are matching Hewlett-Packard 32 GB TouchPads with webOS. These provide personal services in the bedchamber. In particular their alarm clock function is used in addition to their ability to handle ebooks for bedtime reading. (These devices have now been retired)

a desktop computer sitting next to a keyboard and mouse on a white background with the word asus above it

Arthur (Hastings) hangs about the Physical Computing Workshop performing administrative, educational and technical duties. He currently is fitted with a dual boot Windows 7 Home Premium / Ubuntu 11.10 operating system. There is now discussion to upgrade the machine to a pure Ubuntu 12.04 LTS workstation. This will probably be the last of the Acer machines, as we are more satisfied with computers from Asus.

an open laptop computer sitting on top of a white surface

Jane (Marple) is an Asus U31 13" laptop originally selected because of her attributes making her a portable companion on international and other journeys. She runs Windows 7. At home she is normally found in the weaving studio, most often attached to a 24" screen. (This device has now changed user, but is in daily use.)

Parker (Pyne) is our media player, currently attached to a 24" Acer screen. An Asus EeeBox EB1501P netbox, residing in the living room, he runs Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin, which is how he ended up with his name. His current attachment is only temporary, as he is looking forward to a more lasting relationship with a larger screen. He is also being prepared for additional duties in the home automation field.

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