Hi,

Hoping for some help installing Debian on this appliance i've ordered.

The thing is, i'll be needing to start the installation from a USB stick. Ive checked around this site and google searched, but am un-sure of exactly the way to do it. i am unsure about:

1. what is the correct install ISO for the latest debian (this will be a desktop/and/server)

2. How to burn the ISO to USB stick (from win7 - my old debian server died hence this new thingy)

3. How to make sure the appliance unit will boot from the USB port.



http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006TODPPS/...3C_ST1_3p_dp_1

Hi,

1.- If it has an atom processor then I guess the i386 iso image will work.

2.- You can use UNetbootin from Windows to copy the iso image to your USB stick.

3.- I guess you will have to enter into the BIOS and modify the boot sequence. It may also have an option to choose a boot device during the early boot stages.

Regards.

wow! quick and helpful, muchas gracias setenta siete!

oh, i had wanted to add, if you check the link in my orig. post... what do you think of running an appliance like that for a full-time machine?

^ you will probably get better mileage with something like an acer revo (also atom based pc) for the same money.

this thing seems like more of a full featured do-it-yourself router/nas than an everyday pc.

You're welcome

I think the performance will be similar to that of a regular netbook: you will be able to browse the web, use office applications, play music, etc., but more demanding tasks like gaming probably won't be smooth (if possible at all). The acer revo suggested by schneidz seems to be a better option (though probably more expensive too).

Regards.

good point. i bought 2 acer revo 1600 a couple of years ago for $199 each. but now the cheapest i see is $ 309.

Maybe splitting hairs, but IMO that is not an appliance. Its just a small form factor computer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_appliance

Apart from the very 1st intel atom single core CPUs (N270/N280) and the UMPC (Ultra-mobile PC) versions, all the atoms aupport intel 64 (x86-64, AMD64).

The D2550 danimalz linked to is 64 bit capable-

http://ark.intel.com/products/65470

IMO unless very low on RAM, x86-64 would be a better idea than 32bit, as 64bit is slightly faster.

There will be stuff-all difference between jetway and acer (given the same atom CPU anyway).

Doesnt look like a router/nas to me. But I'm used to seeing 2 x network ports...which is the only reason I can think for you to think it looks more like a router/nas.

Its possible, and not that hard really. I was using computers with less power than that full time not that long ago (though 'not that long ago' isnt that different to '1 Aeon' in tech time).

Pity about the PowerVR video chip in it.

Exactly. While it is not relevant if you use that machine as a server, you will not have much fun with that machine for desktop use. There are currently simply no working video drivers for that PowerVR chip.

UGH!! CASCADE9 was right - the video is not supported... I am planning to exchange with the seller if i can;

Perhaps someone can help me with compatiblity? I see some units avail ( http://www.mitxpc.com/products.asp?cat=113 ) that have intel GMA 3xxx graphics, but after some googling, im not so sure about it.

looking for advice!

any ideas?