gateway/firewall MB was: Re: [plug] Linux thin clients

Chris Caston caston at arach.net.au
Sat Aug 23 12:48:46 WST 2003


Okay Craig,

I will ask my friend and then post back to the list.



On Sat, 2003-08-23 at 09:41, Craig Ringer wrote:
> > I saw a MB with a built in CPU (only 200mhz)-: that also sported 3
> > inbuilt Tulip-clone network interfaces.
> > 
> > It was designed for FreeBSD. I can't remember what it was called but can
> > ask a friend if you want to know. Which of course is doubtful given the
> > low CPU speed. Bring on MB with multiple network interfaces! In the
> > meantime perhaps settle for using USB -> ethernet *yuck* or just buy a
> > normal board (;
> 
> That is /absolutely/ what I'm after. Low CPU speed is quite fine, the 
> main goal is that it be quiet and low power. I'd love if you could find 
> out what it was.
> 
>  > In the
>  > meantime perhaps settle for using USB -> ethernet *yuck* or just buy a
>  > normal board (;
> 
> I'm using a P133 now, and looking to replace it because it draws too 
> much power and is a little noisy. It also has only two PCI slots, so 
> it's kind of holding up my wireless network plans. Please note that 
> "noisy" is relative - it's quiet for a computer, but still annoying.
> 
> Craig Ringer
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