OT: Lowest-power small server solutions

[Sridhar Ayengar]

Allison wrote:
>>>This may be appropriate for another list, but it seems to me that there's
>>>plenty of applicable knowledge here.
>>>
>>>Right now, we're using an older Compaq Deskpro P3-600 box as our incoming
>>>Linux server.  Basically, it connects with the DSL modem and contains IP
>>>masquerading, DNS caching, firewall and fetchmail/procmail/qmail tasks
>>>(SpamAssassin included).  It runs 24x7 with no problem, as it has for the
>>>last 5 or 6 years.  Built like a tank.
> 
> 
> I wonder if you even need a P200 for that.  I used to manage a
> networks that had a 486dx/66 doing all but SpamaAssassin. For the rate it 
> had to handle on the DSL port (actually fractional T1 256kb/S) it never 
> seemed to be working hard. The PS in it was only 200W and nowhere was
> it ever stressed.  It's claim to fame was running at room temp over a 
> weekend in the summer with both PS and CPU fan siezed without melting
> or even getting upset.

Indeed.  I have a Pentium 150 doing all the above (including 
SpamAssassin) plus Squid.

Peace...  Sridhar