Bubba Mini Server Part 1: The overview
written on Dec.10, 2006
As you all know I want to uninstall everything to simplify my life. And as you saw in my article where I tried to store hundreds of gigabytes of data at an online service provider such as MediaMax – it simply didn’t work!
So why not get your own server at home where you store all those files? Of course, you could simply build your own server, install what-ever Windows/Linux operating system and you have yourself a server. But then we’re there again – installed and not simplified. I want it uninstalled and simple! Introducing Bubba Mini Server:
The guys over at Excito were kind enough to borrow one for me! I like that!
What is it? It’s a miniature server that offers a file server, streaming media server, web, e-mail and FTP server, print server and torrent downloader! All this in a almost-totally-silent 18x12x4cm case! And it’s good for the environment (and your electricity bill) – it only consumes 10W.
Installation is extremely simple. Just plug in the power and network cable and it will switch on. The LED will flash during bootup and it takes a minute or so. Point your browser to http://bubba/ and you’re finished!
Let’s get technical! I don’t want to focus too much no the technical side but since I know most of my users want just that – here goes! It’s available in 80/320/500 GB sizes (330/385/540 EUR). It’s a 3.5″ 7200 RPM drive, a 200 MHz ARM9 CPU, 64 MB EAM, 10/100Base-TX and USB-port.
Software-wise it’s running Linux 2.6 Debian, Apache web server, Dovecot IMAP server, Postfix SMTP server, Fetchmail and Samba.
This was the first part! Continue to part 2.
January 30th, 2007 on 9:46 am
No database = no sale. Big mistake.
January 30th, 2007 on 1:15 pm
I read somewhere that they successfully installed mySQL on it. Since it’s running Linux I can’t see why it shouldn’t work.
January 30th, 2007 on 7:11 pm
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February 17th, 2007 on 12:51 am
Like it says in part 5 of this review:
“The Bubba is a fully functional Linux computer! There are more than 15000+ Linux/Debian applications available – just install them!”
Excito added the apps that most regular users need and created a very clean web interface for them, but you get SSH and root access, so you can do anything you like.
March 5th, 2007 on 11:54 pm
Hello,
I’m impressed. I want it.
Can you tell me if it really consume less then 10Watt?
I’m an electronic engineer and I want to make my own domotica.
So I’m looking for a low power pc that can handle multimedia & storage.
This bubba box will do the job I guess as I can create also my own application besides the 15000+ application available out there.
Regards,
Karel.
March 14th, 2007 on 6:35 am
[...] but kind of cute. Like Suzanne Somers in Three’s Company. There’s a full review here, and you can buy it here. It’s a bit pricey, the drive is internal, and it’s an import [...]
December 18th, 2009 on 2:42 pm
Hi nto All
My computer worked not correctly, too much errors. Please, help me to fix errors on my PC.
I used Win Vista.
Thx,
Jundabrenue