DreamPlug plug computer

[john.moniz-rieW9WUcm8FFJ04o6PK0Fg at public.gmane.org]

I always struggle to figure out how the average guy could use these plug computers at home. For example, my Debian home server died. It was a P2 with 128MB RAM (maybe 256) and a 40GB drive. It was all I needed for a file, mail and print server.

Would one of these plug computers be a good replacement? I love the small size and the low power consumption. Could I add an external drive and configure the unit for a similar server as before? Or is this the wrong application altogether?

Thanks,

John.

> Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 08:59:35 -0500
> Subject: [TLUG]: DreamPlug plug computer
> From: gilesorr-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org
> To: tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org
> 
> (from Slashdot)
> We've discussed Plug computers in the past, and this one looks marvelous:
> 
> http://www.thinq.co.uk/2011/2/1/new-it-announces-dreamplug-arm-box/
> 
> Assuming it's released over here, I think I may finally have found the
> plug computer I want.  An interesting note: this is an UK site and an
> UK product, but the plug shown in the picture is North American ...
> The pre-order page offers both styles.
> 
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