Subj : Linux for old computer (very)
To   : Gerrit Kuehn
From : Maurice Kinal
Date : Thu Dec 23 2021 06:44 pm

Hey Gerrit!

 MK>> definetly overkill on the graphics etc. and a tad lean on decent
 MK>> ethernet chipsets and the like.

 GK> Depends on your definition of "decent".

Definetly *NOT* realtek.  I've been burned far too often using them with the 8169 kernel driver for microservers.  It's one thing if they are flakey on a workstation but NEVER on a server.  That is my number one hesitation when considering parting with cash.

 GK> Shuttle might be another option,

I haven't looked lately but would definetly have a looksee at their latest lineup if I were serious about making a purchase.

As for graphics, the latest amdgpu based chipsets are looking to have surpassed the i915 from what I see here.  Thus the attraction of the asrock 4x4 series for workstations.  The onboard realtek(s) is what make me hesitate when considering a purchase.

Life is good,
Maurice

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