The netstix computer is ideal for software developers and technologists looking for a small, highly functional computer: a Zero-U™ computer that does not take up much space on the desktop, in the server cabinet or across the network. Despite it’s small size, the netstix 200xm-cf computer can be used as a file and print server, a network server, a software application server, a web server, an IP-telephony server or any combination of the these functions.
“One practical, real-world application that we have been developing involves a netstix computer as a road warrior, remote access VoIP solution,” said Kristian Kielhofner of the AstLinux Open Source Project. “Now, using Asterisk and standard open source VPN utilities along with this network appliance computer from Gumstix, it is easier than ever to develop and deliver highly customized network appliances. We are able to create an extremely powerful yet remarkably small security appliance for mobile professionals”.
Using open source drivers available under GPL, the netstix 200xm-cf computer can be an effective hardware platform on which software companies can compete effectively in the network appliance marketplace. The hardware issues of function and packaging have been solved by gumstix, speeding the ease of development and time to market.The netstix 200xm-cf computer has received FCC Class A certification for business use. See Part 15, Subpart B, of the Federal Register (CFR 47, Parts 0-19). At 35mm x 103mm [1-3/8 x 4-1/8"], the netstix 200xm-cf comes with 64MB of Ram and 16MB of flash memory, runs at 200MHz and starts at $165 USD each for orders of 1,000 units or more.
netstix 200xm-cf computers are available for purchase on-line at www.gumstix.com [1].