[GRLUG] ELS

[Don Ellis]

I agree. Probably not practical (except in winter time), but good to do
just for the experience!

--Don Ellis


On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 6:52 AM, Adam Tauno Williams <awilliam at whitemice.org
> wrote:

>
> > The Elemental Linux Server (ELS) is designed from the outset to be a
> > minimal, no-frills server distribution that allows you to run modern
> > network services on Intel PC hardware that is about ten years old.
>
> I'm no green tree-hugging hippie [most "green" stuff is complete
> bollocks, nothing more than rearranging numbers] - but running a bunch
> of ten-year old Intel's is going to be a pricey option [except in
> January and February - that's 'free' heat!]
>

...


> to crawl like a dog.  And the throughput on that vintage of NICs & bus
> is probably going to be abysmal; the wireless connection from your
> tablet might be faster.
>
> On the other hand, I'd probably install it just for kicks. :)
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