B3 Server Review | LAS | s16e01
Posted on: March 20, 2011
Posted in: Featured, Linux Action Show, Video

Has our call for the ultimate Linux home server finally been answered? How does the B3 compare to your own custom built Server.. We find out!
Then – We cover the joint task force established by Debian, why the BATMAN protocol is important, and who is behind the latest Android Copyright hoopla!
PLUS – So much more!
All this week on, The Linux Action Show!
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Episode Show Notes:
Runs Linux:
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Android Pick:
Old Time Radio Player
HTML ref
Android Picks so far, thanks to Madjo in the IRC Chat room!
NEWS:
DEX – Joint Task Force to Improve Debian Through Downstream Projects
Gnome 2 survives with EXDE
Who’s Behind the Google-Linux License Ruckus?
Details on Digia and QT
The MeeGo Lifebook has landed
openSUSE Skills: Great for getting a job
NASA Hosting Open Source Summit
Linux Certification from Open University
OpenShot 1.3.0 Released!
BackupPC Write up at Linux Journal
Linux 2.6.38 Released
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B3 Review:
– 13-15 Watts at boot, idle ~14 watts.
-Works as an Internet router out of the box, before I ever configured the system, I could browse the web.
-Sets up a local DNS server, you connect to it by going to https://b3.local <– loves it.
-Did not support my l33t password.
-Shipped with 2.1.99, updated to 2.2.0 for the rest of the review
-After update, I was informed of settings I needed to update to reflect the new changes. Was very easy and clear.
-Would love to see the Backup feature expanded to support FTP, SFTP, even S3!
-Runs Linux 2.6.35.4
-The webserver setup on the B3 is quite interesting. It’s running an Apache with mod_php as user www-data, but because the admin interface needs root permissions to setup the system configs, it does not use the default PHP but accesses a PHP fastcgi running as root. Clever. Source.
Specifications:
-Operating system Debian
-Processor ARM 1.2GHz
-Memory 512MB DDR2-800
-Ports 2x USB 2.0 and one eSATA
-Dimensions 11.5 x 4.5 x 18.5cm
-Power consumption 8-13W (hard disk dependant)
-Network connectivity 2x Gigabit Ethernet / wireless 802.11a/b/g/n interface
-Price From $565 / €399.20 (Excito.com)
B3 Official Documentation
https://forum.excito.net/
https://www.zoneminder.com/