Re: mini/micro ATX w/ PCI
On Sun, Aug 10, 2003 at 11:56:01PM -0400, James wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Does anyone have any experience or recommendations on very small ATX
> form factor
> Linux based machines? I'm looking to put debian on an x86 compatible
> architecture.
> I'd like (2) PCI slots arranged so that the PCI cards are parallel with
> the main (small) motherboard.
>
> I intend to build a few custom routers (10-30), so any serial(T1) cards
> or experience getting T1
> cards to work in a mini/micro ATX package is most welcome. I have used
> Sangoma, Imagestream
> and several other T1 cards, but,it's always a pain finding small form
> factor hardware.. I'd like
> something small, portable, and with a 12VDC power supply (am I
> dreaming or what?). I see
> "VIA" everywhere, but, I do not have any experience with this chipset,
> to build a router.
>
> Maybe someone knows of an OEM router that runs linux, where you actually
> get access to
> the kernel, sources, etc, so you can build/customize from scratch, a
> router that is actually
> pleasurable to install and manage..... Obviously, Cisco and I have
> parted ways....
>
> What I hope to find is a small, highly portable, router, that runs linux
> and make the sources
> available.
>
> All ideas are welcome.
>
>
> James
Have a look at http://www.meshbook.com for a wireless router. These are
linux on mini itx.
There is also IPCop which is (I believe) a linux router/firewall.
Both are available pre-installed in PCs or on CF from
http://www.linitx.com . Sources for both are also freely available.
Good luck
John
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