[cobalt-users] Qube3 Alternative

[Malcolm McLeary <mmcleary@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Guys,

The url is ugly, but has anyone had a look at this offering from Toshiba?

http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/pc/pc_prodDetail.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@
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I came across it when looking for a FileMaker Server "appliance";

http://www.nmci.com/Product_Overview.htm?pid=P740XO6JQ55GDTU38EYS&-session=d
wc:979A29B269D75263C3D5947C0FE8DFC7

> Hardware
> The Toshiba Magnia SG20 Server Appliance is a powerful little server with two
> 20 Gigabyte drives, built-in Wi-Fi access, and a 7-port auto-sensing
> Ethernet Switch, all in a compact 2.7" x 13.4" x 10.6" package, weighing only
> 10 pounds.
> 
> System Software
> The Toshiba Server utilizes Red Hat Linux for the operating environment.
> However, it requires no knowledge of Linux and does not involve the use of
> command line instructions!  Standard software services provided include DHCP,
> VPN, a built-in Firewall, remote IT administration, Enhanced Backup
> capabilities, Intranet, FTP support, remote dial-in, and Internet Access which
> includes Email services, Web Serving and Web Caching.

Unfortunately Toshiba Aust doesn't seem to know anything about them.

In the meantime, the LaCie Ethernet Disk looks promising as a FileMaker
Server appliance ... same physical size as a RaQ, but running XP Embedded.
Given that inside its just a PC it may be a suitable hardware platform for
the Qube3 OS if it becomes available for "generic" hardware.

Cheers,  Malcolm