The installation of UBUNTU on the compact flash was not that difficult, but it took me 3 tries.
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Ubuntu 6.10-Desktop VGA set to 1024x768-16 - Not enough space on my 2GB Flash.
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Ubuntu 6.10-Server VGA set to 1024x768-16 - Strange Errors "Unknown Interrupt or fault at EIP...".
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Ubuntu 6.10-Alternate VGA set to 1024x768-16 - Slow but it installed and restarted.
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I removed my install CD-ROM and modified the /etc/apt/sources file by commenting out the CD-ROM as the first place to look for install packages.
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I installed SSH - sudo apt-get install ssh openssh-server.
Part Info all purchased from NewEgg.Com for $237.70 including shipping. (SEE BELOW FOR UPDATES)
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MB VIA EPIA M10000 CLE266 VIA C3 - $149.99
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SANDISK COMPACT FLASH 2GB (Ultra 2) - $68.99 (now much less)
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SYBA SD-CF-IDE-DI IDE to Compact Flash Adapter - $9.99
Notes on the IDE Adapter: I have external power jumper selected, 5VDC vs. 3.3, and it's in Master/Single mode.
I have not had any problems with this solution, if you have any problems or updates to this, add a comment. Or if there is a version of Ubuntu or other Linux distro you would like information on, please leave a comment.
Here's some updated parts you can purchase directly from Amazon.com
Substitute Motherboard, Compact Flash, and IDE Adapter
