On Jul 29, 2010, at 2:06 PM, Perry E. Metzger wrote: > On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:41:11 -0400 Hal Vaughan <h...@halblog.com> > wrote: >> I'm working with something that will go in people's offices. I was >> seriously considering using some Soekris boxes >> (http://soekris.com). The problem is the upper limit of RAM is 512 >> MB. I'd like to get something a little faster than their systems >> and with more memory, but the memory would take priority. >> >> I don't want to go with a "normal" system because I don't want >> video or keyboard attached. With Soekris, I need a null modem >> serial cable to connect when I'm setting it up and installing >> Debian. (Then, of course, ssh works fine.) I want headless >> because I want it to "feel" like an appliance to the people I'm >> working with. I don't want them trying to access it directly >> (it'll have a web interface). >> >> Does anyone use Debian on a box like this (headless) that they can >> recommend? > > If you're willing to leave the world of x86, there are lots of cool > things out there like the Beagleboard, Shivaplug/Guruplug, etc.
Okay, that's a start. I have no problem with leaving x86, just as long as I can easily get Debian running on it -- and can easily replicate that when I need more. Any other names that you know work with Debian? Thanks! Hal -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/b5e4137b-ea6b-4097-b27d-f5ed6eb3e...@halblog.com
