@NiLuJe - yes. except i think ugly = quirky
picked it up for $20 on craiglist in perfect working order.
if i sound like a novice, its because i am - if the update system doesnt expect signed packages - does this mean i can ssh into the system and run scripts like any other linux box? i am trying to install some useful apps on it, like an email client, or even upgrade to full ubuntu for ARM.