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From: Lyndon Nerenberg <lyndon@orthanc.ca>
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Subject: Re: [9fans] RasPi why?
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> Why do people even buy RasPis?

1) Serial port console servers. A Pi2 + StarTech USB 8-port serial is an
inexpensive way to talk to console serial ports on routers, switches,
firewalls, etc.

2) DHCP/TFTP servers used to remote PXE install the big iron in our data
centres.

3) Interconnecting all the NMEA nav/comm gear on the boat.

4) Sensor monitoring on the boat (battery levels, bilge, tank levels) and
sending alarms.

Etc.