2 questions: First, we are looking for an embedded system (that is, inclusive casing), that works with OpenBSD. Low power, fanless, booting from CF (4GB). It needs to have a 'full' COM-port (RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR) aside of the serial console, a full PCI-slot, USB, 1 NIC. Soekris doesn't fit; neither do the current Infotek offers (though we will try a sample of the latter). Any recommendations ?
Secondly, we contacted quite a lot of manufacturers. One promising brand: Devon. But their answer was quite horrible: "Our units should run OpenBSD but we do not have any experience using it. Also, the warranty would be invalid if you install the other OS." Does anyone have a nice template to write to them, and tell them that it would be to their advantage if they worked with us, instead of threatening me ? If I write one myself, I am afraid, I might come across as rude and arrogant. Anyone with diplomatic abilities ? Their gear sounds interesting: Actually, something like IT - Server-Based Computing for the Modern BusinessNTA 6030A is slightly below Soekris, price-wise, for us. 1GHz Eden; could be more than enough for a great OpenBSD server/workstation. Uwe