[nos-bbs] Server Recommendations?

Chris Maness chris at chrismaness.com
Tue Nov 11 11:26:37 EST 2014


I think I want to stick with an Atom.  Those are compatible with i386
binaries/os correct?

Chris

On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 4:27 AM, Mark Phillips <g7ltt at g7ltt.com> wrote:

> I would go for an embedded solution such as the Alix or the Soekris.
>
> IMHO the xPi (there are a number of clones available now) requires too
> much additional hardware and work to create a sensible platform. They
> were designed as a learning tool but have been pushed into all sorts
> of service. They only have an outbound sound card too making them
> unusable for any sound modems you may wish to use.
>
> You can also get Atom based machines for almost nothing too. I saw a
> 1.9GHz dual core Atom on ebay with 4GB RAM and an 8GB SSD for $135!!
>
> Mark
>
> On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 11:37 PM, Ray Quinn <w6ray at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> >  Does anyone have any recommendations for a
> >  small/low power server board/case?  I am very busy these
> >  days, so something that is ready to go would be a plus.
> >  Egghead, eBay, Fry's -- it doesn't matter.  I just
> >  need a make and model number.
> >
> > Chris,
> >
> > The Raspberry Pi, while not ready to go out of the box, is relatively
> inexpensive, runs on 5 vDC and cases are readily available. There are
> others similar, but I have no experience with them.
> >
> > I have tested the Pi for several months.
> >
> > 73 de Ray W6RAY
> > Visalia, CA DM06ih
> >
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