Ask HN: Finding a tiny Linux server

Re:Ask HN: Finding a tiny Linux server by dangrossman on Thursday September 06, 2012 @03:56PM (#4485889)

I've got a TonidoPlug for this. It runs Ubuntu, a little web server, and a cron job for nightly backups from some real servers to external hard drives connected to it.

All in 5 watts of power.

http://www.tonidoplug.com/

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Re:Ask HN: Finding a tiny Linux server by Yaa101 on Thursday September 06, 2012 @05:06PM (#4486234)

This looks quite good, but I could not see if I am able to replace all software on that device, it speaks of several proprietary software items, so I am afraid I have to rely on them for my software.

I am too much software developer and too much GPL to accept not being able to replace all.

Thanks for the tip anyhow.

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Re:Ask HN: Finding a tiny Linux server by minm on Thursday September 06, 2012 @09:58PM (#4487344)

I recommend TonidoPlug. It runs debian squeeze and comes with complete ssh. You can also boot it directly from 2.5 inch SATA disk and install additional packages using apt.

It has good reviews in amazon as well: http://www.amazon.com/TonidoPlug-Network-Attached-Storage-Pe...

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Re:Ask HN: Finding a tiny Linux server by Yaa101 on Friday September 07, 2012 @10:32AM (#4489252)

Thanks for replying, but this one is not for me.

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