[Nottingham] PiXiE distibution

Michael Erskine nottingham at mailman.lug.org.uk
Fri Dec 6 08:46:01 2002


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lee [mailto:nospamlee@astarix.co.uk]=20
> Sent: 05 December 2002 17:44
> To: nottingham@mailman.lug.org.uk
> Subject: Re: [Nottingham] PiXiE distibution

> Now that's cool, and I'm not just talking about the heat=20
> generated from the eden chip....

> I'd be very interested in this, I've been looking at these systems too
> for low cost wireless linux routers, which as you may or may not know
> I'm kinda into at da moment.

If you want a software router/firewall/bridge take a look at this...

http://www.lex.com.tw/case-light.htm

...note 3 x LAN, DOC & CF adapter.

> So, juding by your email address, I presume you are trying to develop
> something to sell for your88 employer....Jasmin...

Well, the solution is already sold, installed, and running -- these
Linux boxes are replacements for the Windows boxes that die regularly
and need replacing.

> but my mother told me, never to judge.... so....
>=20
> or is it just for fun ;-).

On this project, the work and pleasure cannot be factored out!

> and is the name some weird reference to the pixies?=20
>=20
> :-)

Yup - they're a constant influence (both the little folk and the ones
headed by Frank Black).

> Laters,
> Lee

Regards,

Michael.