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Re: Wondering about doing something strange with networking



On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 08:52:36PM +0000, Alan Chandler wrote:
> On Tuesday 27 Oct 2009, Nick Lidakis wrote:
> > Are you referring to the Sheeva plug computer?
> > 
> Yes

You could consider a similarly priced hardware alternative. You ever 
hear of the PC Engines Alix boards? Link: http://www.pcengines.ch/alix.htm

They come in a variety of configurations. Generally, you get x86 Geode CPU,
1 to 3 ethernet ports, more than 1 USb port, mini-PCI slots, 256MB RAM, a DC
jack that supports anywhere from 7v to 20v DC, serial ports, and the ability
to run Coreboot (formerly LinuxBIOS). 

You could could Voyage Linux directly from a compact flash. Link:
http://linux.voyage.hk/ It's basically Debian for x86 embedded devices. It
keeps apt and runs the entire OS is RAM.

The Alix 3d2 board is available for about $100 USD. 


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