The story behind Mini-ITX and the interesting markets it inspired

Join me for a look at the history of a small platform - Mini-ITX. We will take a look at the beginnings for some context and dive into how it launched and the surprising turns it took before making it to where we are today.

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00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Big beginnings
03:07 - Integration with Baby AT form factor
04:32 - The ATX brigade
06:09 - Via and the concept of ITX and Mini-ITX
08:23 - Via EPIA & PC-1 platforms
09:48 - Shuttle
11:05 - Other early Mini-ITX solutions
12:15 - DTX and Mini-DTX
12:57 - Notable Mini-ITX boards
14:20 - Via years 2002 until 2011
15:03 - The last hurrah?
15:51 - Mini-ITX recent years
16:33 - Outro

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Links:
https://mini-itx.com - the #1 source for Mini-ITX content
https://www.scorptec.com.au
https://www.dosdays.co.uk
https://theretroweb.com - extremely useful websites for older motherboards and components!
https://silentpcreview.com - excellent archive and treasure trove of information

References:
   / @optimumtech  
   • Видео   - Fractal Terra
https://www.ibm.com/history/personal-...
https://3dnews.ru/121420 - Via WINHEC '01 coverage
https://www.viatech.com/en/edge/epia-...
   • Mini ITX in big full tower with Hardw...   - a really fun video from be quiet! featuring Hardware Canucks jamming a tiny Mini-ITX board into a big case.