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Re: [svlug] Cobalt Microserver is it worth it? (fwd)



Ira Abramov wrote:
 
> people on SVlug are evaluating Cobalt Microserver's Qube
> (http://www.cobaltmicro.com)
> 
> for the clueless: it's a closed cube (colored cobalt) running Linux on
> MIPS and managed through a web interface. a turnkey system that does web,
> mail, web caching, NFS, SMB, Apple share and a few other cool things all
> in a ~$1000 box. apperently, it's even cooler than cool :-)

It's a closed box (hard time upgrading) and it's cheaper to get a dual ppro 200
from one of the auction sites for the same price.  Add Webmin and you're set.

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