Comment Greetings from Bigfoot Networks (Score 1) 106
Dave here from Bigfoot Networks, makers of the Killer NIC. I thought I'd jump on and clarify a few points that have been raised.
1.) I can confirm that the Killer runs Linux. FN Torrent is the latest application designed to run on the card, along with FN Firewall. The Killer's OS is open and accessible for application development, and we provide an SDK on the install CD or via download to those who want to develop / port Linux apps for the Killer.
2.) We agree that setting up a stand alone Linux system would allow downloading of torrents without interfering with gaming (with QoS appliance of some type, of course), but the Killer is really designed for so much more, and for folks that may not have the technical ability or time to build such a setup. Bypassing of the Windows Network stack would also not be possible with the stand-alone approach.
Otherwise, looks like a (mostly) healthy technical discussion happening here. I'm happy to respond to any questions anyone may have, either publicly here or via email: reply@bigfootnetworks.com
1.) I can confirm that the Killer runs Linux. FN Torrent is the latest application designed to run on the card, along with FN Firewall. The Killer's OS is open and accessible for application development, and we provide an SDK on the install CD or via download to those who want to develop / port Linux apps for the Killer.
2.) We agree that setting up a stand alone Linux system would allow downloading of torrents without interfering with gaming (with QoS appliance of some type, of course), but the Killer is really designed for so much more, and for folks that may not have the technical ability or time to build such a setup. Bypassing of the Windows Network stack would also not be possible with the stand-alone approach.
Otherwise, looks like a (mostly) healthy technical discussion happening here. I'm happy to respond to any questions anyone may have, either publicly here or via email: reply@bigfootnetworks.com
