OT: Lowest-power small server solutions

[Paul Koning]

>>>>> "Chuck" == Chuck Guzis <cclist at sydex.com> writes:

 Chuck> This may be appropriate for another list, but it seems to me
 Chuck> that there's plenty of applicable knowledge here.

 Chuck> Right now, we're using an older Compaq Deskpro P3-600 box as
 Chuck> our incoming Linux server.  Basically, it connects with the
 Chuck> DSL modem and contains IP masquerading, DNS caching, firewall
 Chuck> and fetchmail/procmail/qmail tasks (SpamAssassin included).
 Chuck> It runs 24x7 with no problem, as it has for the last 5 or 6
 Chuck> years.  Built like a tank.

 Chuck> I'm wondering if something a little less power-hungry might be
 Chuck> preferable, however.  Are there any low-power alternatives for
 Chuck> the job that anyone can recommend?

How about an old laptop?   UPS built-in... :-)

    paul