David Given wrote (ao): > I'm looking for some hardware to replace my elderly SheevaPlug house > server --- it's working very well, but there are ongoing niggling > problems with USB and storage, and I'd like something with more ports. > > I'm very intrigued by the new Dreamplug, which looks ideal. > Unfortunately it's not cost effective. Here in the UK it would cost 160 > pounds (including JTAG module so I get a console), and I can buy a Revo > R3700 mini-PC for only 180, and that's got 2GB RAM, a dual-core D525 > Atom processor, 160GB HDD, etc. I don't want to switch away from ARM but > I've got to be realistic.
If it's really about the money, just keep your SheevaPlug :-) I'd say you are allowed to spend a bit more on an ARM device as it is your hobby ;-) > So can anyone suggest any Debian-friendly hardware I should look at? > Ideally I want something with two ethernet ports and eSATA; I've had > enough of ethernet via slightly unreliable USB... An OpenRD-Ultimate might be something for you: http://www.globalscaletechnologies.com/p-35-openrd-ultimate.aspx eSata, 7x USB, 2x ethernet and PCIe x1. I'm very happy with my OpenRD-Client. I've ordered a PandaBoard which is dual core, has 1GB RAM and should work with the armhf port of Debian. Should be at least twice as fast as the SheevaPlug/OpenRD. Unfortunately it has no eSata and only 3x USB, so that might not be an option for your. Sander -- Humilis IT Services and Solutions http://www.humilis.net -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
