Tiny Linux Plug Computers: Wall Wart Linux Servers (LinuxPlanet)

Over at LinuxPlanet, there's a brief introduction to Linux-based "plug" computers. "Fortunately, there's a class of computers ideally suited to that sort of job: "plug computers", sometimes called Sheevaplugs after an early model. The whole computer is built into the bit that plugs into the wall, so they're barely bigger than a normal "wall wart" power supply. They use power-efficient ARM CPUs, so you can run a server with only 5 watts. They're inexpensive, usually just over $100 for a plug with 512M RAM and 512M flash. Best of all, they come with Linux installed right out of the box."

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