“San Diego-based Gateway Inc. jumped into the PC server
appliance market today, announcing a pair of Linux-based devices
that can handle Internet access, e-mail and file sharing for small
businesses and franchises or branch offices of larger
companies.”
“The new Gateway Micro Server models run off of an embedded
64-bit RISC processor made by MIPS Computer Systems Inc. and can be
installed in as little as 30 minutes, Gateway said. The Linux
operating system is hidden from end users, who only see the
built-in Internet and e-mail applications. The devices start at
$1,299 and are intended to support up to 100 users, although
Gateway said more could be handled for simple e-mail
uses.“