[ale] [OT] good hardware for a learner!

[Jim Kinney]

When they first boot the fans scream for a minute. After that, not so bad
unless things get warm.
On Apr 13, 2016 11:26 PM, "Scott M. Jones" <eff at dragoncon.org> wrote:

> Does it have a loud fan? That might be the down side...
>
> On Apr 12, 2016, at 5:00 PM, Jim Kinney <jim.kinney at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I don't push hardware unless it's mine or I'm just drooling over it.
>
> However....
>
> http://ebay.to/1VSdviy
>
> That's a bitly link to an ebay listing for several Dell 1U systems. They
> have the basics of everything to get jumping on Linux from power management
> to virtualization all for $213 (including shipping). These are reliable,
> solid machines that are out of date for current commercial use (DDR2 RAM is
> far more costly that DDR3 per GB) but perfect for someone who wants
> server-class gear at home to learn on.
>
> I usually get supermicro but they all have odd quirks that make them a
> pain. New ones are a great deal on that price/power/pain curve. Dell is
> over priced when new. IBM is stupidly over priced new (and used!).
>
> Just my $0.02
>
>
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