We were looking for a small, inexpensive, and eco-friendly headless Linux server that would support some low traffic services like providing a Maven Repository (Nexus), a Source Code Repository like GIT or SubVersion, etc.

The MSI Nettop 100 Barebone System seemed to be a close to perfect match, for what we had in mind, especially when considering that the missing pieces like memory and harddrive could be found in our scrap box. The MSI Nettop is one of the first Dual-Core Atom N330 Processor computers, has a very small footprint, consumes only 35 Watts on average, and costs about US$ 150.

A 64-bit Linux server with 4 virtual cores for about $150 didn't sound too bad. When we received the box, we were amazed by the built quality of board and case as well as by the power of the dual-core ATOM chip.