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From: John Birrell <jb@cimlogic.com.au>
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On Mon, Sep 13, 2004 at 01:20:35AM -0600, soralx@cydem.org wrote:
> I'm starting some small project, and I need to decide what hardware
> will fit its needs. I'm looking for a small single-board computer that
> should have minimum: 2 serial ports (RS232 & [RS232 | USB(preferable)]),
> 8-bit databus, FLASH disk, RTC, 486 CPU performance, low power consumption;
> should be able to run FreeBSD. PCB size does not matter much. One
> of the applications I plan to run on it is 'gnokii'.
> 
> I've found this: 'http://www.compulab.co.il/586core.htm', and I'd appreciate
> to get some opinions on this product. Is anyone using it? How well does it
> work with FreeBSD (or *BSD)? How well FBSD works with its USB controller
> (ScanLogic SL811HST)?

FreeBSD runs fine on the 586Core (and 586Base). Compulab also responds to
support emails. 

I haven't used any USB devices, but I plan to. The USB controller is detected,
so I guess it will work.

-- 
John Birrell