Re: [ILUG-BOM] Small Form Factor Linux File Server ( Home )

On Thursday 07 May 2009, Dinesh A. Joshi wrote:

The thread subject says it all. Any suggestions? I'm primarily looking to build an el-cheapo Linux box. I dont care how low powered it is as long as it has:

1. 1 or 2 Gigabit ethernet ports
2. A display adapter
3. 1 or 2 USB ports
4. Can accommodate atleast one SATA drive
5. Runs cool

and above all, is reliable. Either point me to something that is already there in the market but I'd rather build it myself.

The keyword here being: SMALL form factor! :)

Intel D945GCLF Atom 1.2Ghz, 2 sata, 1 IDE, 6 usb, 1 slot DDR2. 100Mbps, 1 PCI.

You will have to add a 1Gbps adapter. afaik the small formfactor boards all have only 100Mbps.