[OZAPRS] Computerless iGate

[terryc]

David and Justine Olsen wrote:
> Has anyone setup an igate without a computer? This is my next goal.  
> Can anyone direct me to any web references or offer a brief outline?

Thoughs are;
By definition it is impossible, unless by "computer" you mean what 
everyone knows as a desktop Pc or laptop.

Step One; shrinking it a bit; Companies like mini-box.com offer 
"computers for cars". They also offer switchmode devices that connect to 
a 12v battery  plug into a standard motherboard power sockets and 
provide limited mother board and hard disk/device power.

Step Two: miniturisation; A few years ago, there were around a few 
"matchbox" webservers. Basically a one chip computer/processor that took 
input from an input (serial port, etc) and displayed it on a basic web 
page.

I don't know if any survive as it is probably more cost effective for 
whomever manufacturers similar stuff these days to do a more general 
purpose one board computer* and sell to a wider market.

OTOH, generally easier to program now.
This url may help (just a tab bloated on shaped atm)

http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/Linux-For-Devices-Articles/Single-Board-Computer-SBC-Quick-Reference-Guide/








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