[olug] Intel Compute Stick + Linux

[Aric Aasgaard]

I just ordered a MeeGoPad T02 from AliExpress.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/MEEGOPAD-T02-Non-Activated-Mini-PC-TV-stick-Q
uad-Core-Intel-Atom-Z3735F-Windows-8-1/32338715662.html  with DHL shipping,
there might be better vendors, I didn't spend much time looking for better
deals.  

My credit card company declined the purchase and immediately locked my
credit card.
I called and unlocked my card and approved the purchase, we shall see what
happens.  If it works I will order 4 more of them for a project.
I'd recommend finding one that has Ubuntu preinstalled on it if you are
worried about drivers and stuff.  I will wipe, reflash and reinstall the OS
on mine.
 
I am interested in comparing the Compute Stick to the MeeGoPad.  The Compute
Stick has a frustrating UEFI that will only boot to Ubuntu or Windows 8/8.1
images.  I couldn't get it to boot to a Linux, DOS, or Win7 PE utility disk,
I wanted to grab the factory image before I reinstalled.  I need to learn
how to use the UEFI shell, hardware should be free or die trying.

.....But once you get all of the drivers figured out the Compute Stick and
likely the MeeGoPad T02 makes an awesome TV computer for the Plex player,
Netflix, Spotify, etc.