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 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
