Linux Server Fits in Pocket

[newbie2]

The BlackDog draws power from the USB port of a machine. It has on-board biometric support to help securely restrict its usage. But once plugged in, either to a Linux or Windows XP box, the user will be working in the BlackDog's environment.

On the spec side, the BlackDog has the Linux 2.6.10 kernel and the Debian operating system pre-loaded. A 400 MHz processor with 64 MB of RAM forms the base for the platform. Realm Systems offers the unit with either 256 or 512 MB of flash memory for storage; pricing is $199 and $239, respectively.

http://www.techweb.com/wire/networking/168601695
http://www.redherring.com/Article.aspx?a=13158&hed=Linux+Server+Fits+in+Pocket&sector=Industries&subsector=Computing
http://www.webpronews.com/news/ebusinessnews/wpn-45-20050816BlackDogALittleServerWithBite.html

[newbie2]

http://www.projectblackdog.com/site/index.html

[newbie2]

ideal for ur banking and other sensitive stuff me thinks ;-) ;-)

[macgyver2]

Heh heh heh...I just had a vision...write something for the BlackDog that, well, assimilates whatever it's plugged into. It would be like a little Debian Agent Smith that converts any computer it touches to itself...:)

Really, though, that's a pretty cool little toy. I especially like the biometric security feature.

[newbie2]

Heh heh heh...I just had a vision...write something for the BlackDog that, well, assimilates whatever it's plugged into. It would be like a little Debian Agent Smith that converts any computer it touches to itself...:)

Really, though, that's a pretty cool little toy. I especially like the biometric security feature.
" Realm Systems is sponsoring “Project BlackDog”, a skill contest that allows you to demonstrate your prowess, while contributing to the Open Source Initiative.
The Project BlackDog* will be offering bounties, including a $50,000 grand prize! The Project BlackDog skill contest officially begins October 1, 2005. Check back here, after September 15, 2005 for a complete description of the Project BlackDog skill contest and to review a copy of the official contest rules.
* U.S. residents only, purchase required. Other restrictions may apply."
http://www.projectblackdog.com/site/rules.html

[newbie2]

I especially like the biometric security feature.
http://linuxdevices.com/news/NS8562564746.html

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;-) ;-)