Re: [cobalt-users] Cobalt Alternative

[Will DeHaan <will@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Yann Sagon wrote:
> 
> Hello
> 
> I just wonder why did they put a sound card in the RedRaq:))
> 

A good sound card in a RaQ 3 with a pair of cheapy 40GB drives makes a
great console MP3 player.  It'll fit right between your DVD player and
receiver.  Anyone experimented with /etc/lcd.d ?  You can customize the
LCD console menus to act as an MP3 appliance.  No remote control
though...


	-- Will

> Dennis wrote:
> >
> > Hello-
> >
> > Just thought this website would make for some interesting reading for
> > the Cobalt list members. http://www.NETmachines.net/
> >
> > They have a server called the RedRak and they actually have a page that
> > compares their system to the "blue" alternative. I did not read into it
> > too much, but it looks like they are trying to replicate what Cobalt is
> > doing. They even make a big deal about their system including the
> > Restore CD (Recovery disk) and not charging for it.
> >
> > You can even demo their GUI online. If you are buying the system for the
> > GUI I would go with a Cobalt, but they offer a "Var / ISP" special where
> > the HD comes unformatted and it gives you the ability to install the
> > system from scratch with their 1 U server.
> >
> > Just thought I would pass the info along. I am not a rep of this
> > company, just actually fell across their website about 5 minutes ago and
> > thought the list would get a kick out of seeing what else is really out
> > there.
> >
> >     -Dennis
> >
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