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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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