Gumstix computers are powerful linux computers in a very small, fanless form factor. Offering a wide range of functions such as 802.11g, ethernet, compact flash and more, they are ideal for use in very wide range of applications .
As the gumstix development system is based on linux software and is available at gumstix.com free of charge, product development on a gumstix platform can start at any time without any cost for software or hardware.