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From: The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Re: New Pi 5 (Diversity - good or bad ?)
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:08:24 +0000
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On 13/01/2025 13:40, Lars Poulsen wrote:
> On 12/01/2025 14:52, Lars Poulsen wrote:
>>> Yes, but then I'd have to find or make an enclosure that fits the board
>>> SET.
> 
> On 2025-01-12, The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>> That's what 3D printers are for...:-)
> 
> Sorry, mechanical design, 3D drafting - not in my skill set. And
> neither I nor my friends have a 3D printer. And while it might be
> interesting to learn, it is too much of a detour at my age of 74.
> I could just buy a Protectli like the one I use at the office, but
> things for the home should be cheap.
> 
Well I am seventy four too...

> https://www.amazon.com/Firewall-Appliance-Gigabit-Celeron-AES-NI/dp/B07G9NHRGQ/
> 
> Looking at this, I see they have a two-port version for USD 219 with
> 32GB onbord storage, or USD 259 with 250GB NVMe. That is tempting.
> The 4-porter at the office was a lot more expensive than that.
> 
> Spec says USB type C console port. I wonder how that works. Intended for
> a USB-to-RS232 adapter?

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