Jamie Honan wrote:
>
> Several people have mentioned home network server systems.
>
......
> Having experienced and seen this in a few places I really
> believe this is 'the way of the future'.
>
.....
> This is such a natural to me. It's a pity that the 'micro-linux'
> distributions are not as polished as the ones targetted at the
> latest-greatest hardware.
>
> I imagine a distribution specifically targetted at this setup.
> Part A is your server (tftpd, masq, dhcpd, pppd-demand), part
> B client (diskless, thin X, umsdos, and small disk/memory).
I think you will find that a system based on fat clients will have
greater demand first.
What is needed is a linux that makes use of the first pc in the
household (386/386) to act as a gateway to the rest of the PCs in the
household.
Many family based households are starting to buy the second PC (to
replace the old, 'underpowered' one) and even a third PC (in some
households with senior secondary students).
I don't see many buying thin clients yet, or understanding the
difference.
Either way, linux has a great opportunity that it can provide for, or
allow MS/gates to make $ from.
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