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Workspace Power Systems Design
Created by Guest
Created on Oct 15, 2025

RELATED IDEAS

"Power Pi" - a low-cost Power-based single-board computer

The popularity of Linux was and still is fused by its easy and cheap availability. Every student or hobbyist can setup his/her own server using a "Raspberry Pi" for under 100$.

A similar offering on the basis of low-cost Power hardware could do the same for AIX and IBM i - as long as both operating systems would be available for free on that low-cost hardware.

The idea is the creation of a "Power Pi":

  • single board computer

  • single code Power processor

  • on board SSD socket or 256GB SSD

  • on Board 16GB RAM

  • Gigabit Ethernet

  • 5V USB-C power supply

  • maybe a USB console port

  • single partition - no virtualization

  • price point under or around 200$

  • IBM i and AIX available for free for private usage and students

This offering would not only infuse more interest in the Power platform, it would also help solve the critical search for young talents.

Idea priority High
  • Guest
    Oct 15, 2025

    Amazing idea for hobbyists !

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