On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 12:45 AM, Tris Hoar <trishoar at bgfl.org> wrote: > On 04/02/2016 15:33, Chris Olson wrote: > >> We have a requirement for a new application that will be used >> fixed, portable, and mobile. The hardware requirements drive >> the need for networking as well as some general purpose and >> special purpose interfaces. The software requirements are >> quite simple in comparison to many of our much larger systems >> with similar hardware requirements. We are not significantly >> restricted in choice of storage peripherals or other devices >> that may be needed. >> >> We believe that a small, single board computer will meet all >> requirements as long as it can run Linux. We have identified >> the need for approximately six prototyping units to support >> the initial production of about 200 to 300 operational systems. >> Our development and deployment time frame does not drive the >> need for an extremely rapid product decision, and there are >> pre-planned upgrade cycles over the next five years. >> >> An internal group has achieved a significant head of steam in >> support of using the Pi 2 Model B. The support enthusiasm may >> be partly technical and partly the hype associated with jumping >> into the Pi community. The number of suppliers does appear to >> support our supply chain and sustainment requirements, however >> the Linux available for the Pi 2 does not appear to be optimal. >> It would be better if there were choices that include a standard >> Linux distribution such as CentOS. >> >> This certainly seems like one of those situations where a trade >> of single board computer products is appropriate and achievable. >> There are products similar to the Pi 2 capable of running a more >> standard Linux distribution that we might consider. Does anyone >> have an experience-based single board computer recommendation? >> >> There are many single board computers around that can run Linux fine. But I would still personally go for Pi's because it is mainstream and lots of available resources around. If certain features are not available to fit your needs, Pi 3 is now available. I think it now supports wi-fi, in case your project need that networking capability. > Thanks in advance for any product recommendations. >> > > Not sure if you are aware of this > > https://wiki.centos.org/SpecialInterestGroup/AltArch/Arm32 > > But that might help the Pi fit your needs. > > Tris > > > > ************************************************************* > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential > and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they > are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify > postmaster at bgfl.org > > The views expressed within this email are those of the individual, and not > necessarily those of the organisation > ************************************************************* > _______________________________________________ > CentOS mailing list > CentOS at centos.org > https://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos > -- Code <http://grails.asia/groovy-xmlslurper-examples-for-parsing-xml> code <http://grails.asia/groovy-xmlparser-examples-for-parsing-xml>