Gateway Linux Microserver

JeffRC wrote to us with a new machine from Gateway that looks remarkably like the Cobalt Qube. The device apparently runs Linux, with Apache and SMB. Update: 12/08 02:15 by H :Well, I am an idiot. If you remember, I had posted a story that GW and Cobalt would be teeming up - I guess this is the fruit of their alliance.

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That's because it is a Qube

[hedgehog_uk]

The Gateway machine is a Cobalt Qube. See the Cobalt press release for details.

The Gateway a better deal.

[EverCode]

GATEWAY:

Memory 32MB RAM memory
Hard Drive 10GB Ultra ATA hard drive
$1299

COBALT:

Cobalt Qube 2 with 32MB DRAM and a 6.4GB hard disk
(Cobalt P/N: Q28 364 NAU) Price: $1,499.00 US. - QUANTITY

The Gateway is a better deal...

News Article

[andyf]

From CNET news.com: Gateway taps Cobalt for Linux servers

From an owner of a Qube.

[GoNINzo]

The big differences from the Qube I own and this repackage:

• Dual eth0. about time! These will make great NAT/firewalls.
• Less memory. I think. This is not really a huge issue for such a small machine.
• Bigger hard drive. 10 Gig is good for a *small* server. however, ours has only a 4, way too small. Course, our industrial linux box has 56 gig.
• Modem. Not sure how many pci slots this thing has. This should definately be an option, dual eth0's or modem. But that would make the config more complicated.
• Comes with a 5 port eth0 switch. This should also be an option, as most offices should have a real LAN already. it'd also lower the price. Plus, it's not like it can be added to packaging late in the game.

This is an excellent expansion for small businesses. instant NAT! `8r) Can't wait to see what other types of products they release! Course, I have a bunch of friends who work for Cobalt, so I hope they do great things.. heh