[ale] [OT] good hardware for a learner!

[Alex Carver]

Will these run any of the regular distros?  I see they have some images
set up but it would be good if I could get a mainline distro so I can
keep it up to date.  One of these would be much cheaper for the firewall.

On 2016-04-14 19:05, Phil Turmel wrote:
> On 04/14/2016 04:54 PM, DJ-Pfulio wrote:
>> There are some purpose made x86 router devices for about $130 based on the
>> GX-412TC APU. I haven't seen any in the USA, but we can order from Europe.
>> Switzerland.
>>
>> Anyone interested in a bulk order to share shipping costs?
>> http://www.pcengines.ch/apu.htm Probably need to stay under 8 units per order.
>>
>> I'd lean towards the Intel NIC versions and avoid the RealTek.
>> APU.2C4 at $122 http://www.pcengines.ch/apu2c4.htm
>> Should handle GigE easily unlike the older versions.
>>
>> Case is $10 more.  Provide your own power brick.
> 
> Yeah, I'm in.  Those are sweet.  I checked the schematic -- looks like
> they'd be fine on a lead-acid battery (voltage clamp kicks in > 15V).
> 
> I could go for three or four with cases.  I can receive at the office if
> you like -- I am set up w/ Customs to pay duties through a business
> FedEx acct.