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April 1

WIFI/ethernet audio device

What I was after was something like a sound card that could be shared over my LAN, but was surprised that no such thing appeared to exist. I wanted a convenient way that I could wirelessly link my computer to my speakers, and settled for a bluetooth solution instead. Why does a WIFI version not exist? --Leon (talk) 15:26, 1 April 2018 (UTC)

There are certainly wi-fi audio systems. Ruslik_Zero 20:39, 1 April 2018 (UTC)

Yes, but they're not really equivalent to sound cards at all. They can stream audio from files, but if I want to e.g. play a game, they're totally unsuitable.--Leon (talk) 13:46, 2 April 2018 (UTC)

See this. Ruslik_Zero 19:55, 2 April 2018 (UTC)

Stacking servers that belong in a server rack

Is hardware intended to be mounted in a server rack also stackable without a rack? At least, across units from the same manufacturer, can they be fitted neatly one upon the other? --Hofhof (talk) 15:27, 1 April 2018 (UTC)

Not reliably. Are you talking about one machine, or a stack of several (which might fall over). It also depends how they're designed - older equipment was at least in an enclosed case. More modern kit avoids top and bottom panels for better airflow.

S/H server racks are cheap. You can often find them on eBay, Gumtree etc. Andy Dingley (talk) 16:33, 1 April 2018 (UTC)

Or for a minimal cost option, google "Ikea Lack Server Rack" - people have discovered a cheap coffee table has internal dimensions that fit equipment designed for mounting in a 19" rack [1]