Re: Small Linux HW to be carried in a model airplane

From: Jim Stewart (jstewart_at_jkmicro.com)
Date: 02/06/05 

Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2005 12:50:50 -0800

CBFalconer wrote:

> Dussrviok wrote:
>
>>I am searching for a Linux hardware (which will be used in a model
>>airplane) with the following specs;
>> * Small
>> * Battery operated (single power input 5v, or 9v or 12v)
>> * Light weight
>> * Supports min 4 RS232 ports
>> * Parallel printer port (for digital I/O) (or 8-16 digital I/O)
>> * Optional USB port
>> * 10/100 Ethernet port
>> * Capable booting either from a USB memory and/or a Compact
>> Flash disk
>>Any recommendation?
>
>
> Must be a fairly hefty model, dragging along that printer, 4 RS232
> peripherals, and a long Ethernet cable, not to mention lifting them
> all. Are you really sure you aren't overspeccing things a hair?

And that 45 second reboot will kill you on
landing approach (: Just hope the watchdog
doesn't have to fire.

In all seriousness, have you considered DOS
instead?