On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 1:31 AM, Bruno Flückiger <inform...@gmx.net> wrote: > On 12/31/12 14:17, BARDOU Pierre wrote: >> >> I would be very interested by an OpenBSD port too. >> Usage : home router with firewall, DNS and DHCP. >> >> I am looking into FreeBSD and NetBSD ports, but I would prefer to have >> the latest PF and OpenSSH versions... plus I am more used to OpenBSD >> and I like using it >> >> If somebody knows X86 hardware able to do the same (routing/firewlling >> 20 mbps traffic, VLAN, fits in a tiny box, power consumption below 5W, >> price around 50$) as the raspberry I am interested BTW. >> > > A lot of different embedded devices which base on x86 cpus, just ask the > web search engine of your trust. It will be hard to get it for "only" > $50. But paying some more bucks for a system which fits the needs is > justified in my opinion. > > My personal favorites are the boxes from this small company in Switzerland: > > http://www.pcengines.ch > > Regards, > Bruno >
The ALIX hardware is incredible. I own two of the ALIX boards (2d3 and 2d13), the second one I picked up recently on eBay for $150 with case and power supply, I added a CF card for an additional ~$10. I already have a serial cable on hand, but that would be at most another $10-$20 to procure. The ALIX.2d13 has three full fast ethernet (10/100) NICs that aren't USB devices on a headless x86 compatible system that will utilise ~5W at high to full load for under $200. All in one enclosure and rock solid. Sure, that may sound expensive, but after purchasing a Raspberry Pi with a powered USB hub, one or two USB fast ethernet adapters, an SD card, and whatever other accessories you need it isn't that much of a price difference. Or, you can buy a cheap Atom box, throw in some storage and RAM, and have a much more powerful system at the expense of higher energy usage. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856205007 That one costs $130 (+taxes and shipping) and has two gig-e NICs. I own a couple of the Raspberry Pi units. They're fantastic little devices, but you'll have to use Linux and have a hodge-podge of accessories to go with it. -Gene (if you see this message twice please forgive me, I'm bad at mailing lists)
