Foo,
I've got one, but there's a slight problem with putting Linux on it.  The Audrey, 
while an x86-based box, doesn't have a BIOS.  It's running QNX with a simple 
QNX-centric bootloader that initializes the hardware to run QNX.  While I'm not 
certain what needs to be done to get Linux bootstrapped on this thing, I've heard from 
a friend who has an internal contact at 3Com that this thing was engineered to 
specifically avoid hacking ala iOpener.  

The cool part is you can get a QNX command line and xmms to run on it.  One of my 
projects is to make it the living room's MP3 player, complete with menuing system that 
works w/ the jog dial...  Just can't seem to find specs on things yet.  Hmmm...

-- G

begin  Foo Lim quotation:
> Has anyone ever hacked an Audrey to put Linux on it?  How long does it
> take to boot? I'd like to get some more details.
> 
> 
>http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/prodlist.jsp?tab=cat&pathtype=support&cat=122&selcat=Internet+Appliances&family=571
> 
> I found a place that's selling it for $90.
> 
> TIA

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