Re: Linux SBC recommendations

[Charles Manning <manningc2@actrix.gen.nz>]

On Monday 01 December 2008 09:50:49 Greg Lee wrote:
> I'm in the process of selecting a single-board computer (SBC) for a
> project and I'd like to hear what others are using sucessfully.  My
> requirements for the SBC are:
>
> 1) Low cost (<$100)
> 2) Runs Linux
> 3) Has an Ethernet and USB host connection
> 4) Has sufficient storage capacity to run an small HTTP server such as
> mini httpd and a few MB left over for custom applications
> 5) Mechanical packaging suitable for a server room environment
> 6) Processing capacity requirement is not very large, low-power processor
> okay
>
> I previously assumed that I would use the Gumstix Vertex-Pro boards,
> but cost is a limiting factor on this project and precludes using
> these boards.
>
> What low-cost SBCs has the Linux Embedded community used with success?

It generally depends on other requirements too.

I would consider re-targeting a Linksys WRT54G or similar.

-- CHarles