Re: [hylafax-users] Hylafax on Embedded System

[Andrew Rinaldi <andrew.rinaldi@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tim Nelson wrote:
> Hello! I'd like to know if anyone on the list has experience with Hylafax/Hylafax+ on an embedded device such as a low power platform with an ARM/MIPS/BlackFin CPU. We're currently in the planning stage for a project that would require a very small low power fanless system (not mini/pico/nano itx) that would be running Hylafax. There would be minimal processing on the unit, basically reception of faxes and storage to an external memory unit. Would a 500Mhz CPU in any of the flavors listed above be sufficient? Are there any potential problems compiling Hylafax on any of these 'alternative' platforms? Unless a better alternative is suggested, we'll most likely be using uClinux for the OS on this device.

Hi Tim,

We have a number of customers who deploy our hardware in embedded fax 
servers.  I'm also aware of a number of commercial 'fax appliance' 
vendors who use Linux for their OS, so it is possible.

One issue you may want to consider is the type of modem you deploy. 
'Software' modems are very demanding in terms of processor resources and 
timing and I'm not aware of any successful deployments in embedded 
devices that use soft modems.

Regards

Andrew Rinaldi
Mainpine Developer Support
USA +1 503 822 9944 | UK +44 8458 909438
andrew.rinaldi@xxxxxxxxxxxx | www.mainpine.com


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