On Sun, 2013-08-11 at 22:05 +0200, Jonas Smedegaard wrote: > Quoting ST (2013-08-11 17:35:59) > > 1. Does Freedombox aims to provide router/DSL-modem/WiFi-AccessPoint > > functionality to plug computers? > > Not ruled out, but also not implemented by anyone yet, as far as I know. > > You are quite welcome to propose some implementation of such > functionality. It does not even require any specific hardware to work > on that: Just install a fresh minimal (i.e. no desktop or other install > profile) Debian system on any computer containing relevant hardware > (dual ethernet, wifi etc.), customize it, and share your choice of > package installs and changes to configuration files. >
I have posted a feature request with couple ideas here: http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=719411 > > 2. Do you plan to support this computer: > > > > http://utilite-computer.com/web/utilite-models ? > > > > Looks much more powerful and cheaper than DreamPlug. > > Several devices are cheaper an more powerful nowadays: > https://wiki.debian.org/FreedomBox/TargetedHardware > > What you reference is only "MSRP" which I guess is "Manufacturer's > suggested retail price". Makes sense to consider only when actually > available for sale! I think it should be available for this price, at least if you buy directly from them. They should start accept orders at the end of the month. > > Generally computers need to work with Debian, and preferrably they > should use Open Hardware. Utilite will be shipped with Ubuntu preinstalled. DreamPlug does not seem to be open hardware. _______________________________________________ Freedombox-discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.alioth.debian.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/freedombox-discuss
