>> Does anyone know of a basic device that would function well as a >> Gentoo router/firewall? Using typical hardware seems like overkill. >> I should be able to offload package compilation duties to another >> local machine on the network. It would also be nice if it were small, >> cheap, and power-efficient. > > I believe stuff like this > <http://www.routerboard.com/pricelist.php?started_from_home=1> is really > common on the Athens network, but it all appears to be MIPS.
If you want x86, maybe a VIA; http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/embedded/boards/index.jsp