On 2/19/09, mike <mike-na...@tiedyenetworks.com> wrote: > > > > Steve Bertrand wrote: > >> Ryan Harden wrote: >> >> >>> While you could probably build a linux router that is just as fast as a >>> real hardware router, you're always going to run into the moving pieces >>> part of the equation. >>> >>> >> >> Not if you boot directly from USB key into memory with no disk drive. >> >> Steve >> >> >> > I am sorry, but this is wrong. A USB Key is another 'PC Architecture' that > DOES NOT WORK for network devices. There is NO positive mechanical force to > keep that thing inserted, and the way a USB Key would hang off most devices > with a USB port, would put it at very high risk for being accidentally > bumped / disconnected. Secondly, there are still many many PC Architecture > boxen that still do not boot correctly from USB. >
I've used a hot glue gun to glue a USB key to the device/server/etc in question. Works very well against being bumped or accidentally dislodged. -brandon -- Brandon Galbraith Voice: 630.400.6992 Email: brandon.galbra...@gmail.com
