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Originally Posted by j_j  I've had good luck working up a bit of an I/O framework (digital or analog) and then just using a netbook and gcc on linux. You'd be surprised what a dual-core atom will do  And your hardware is already built. |
A netbook is not a 1U high 19" rack like most pieces of outboard gear. I realize that may not be an issue for everybody, but for some people it is. Also, I rather enjoy designing the hardware... bring on the soldering iron.