> How can I get a feel for the ease of use of the product?

Please visit Cobalt's web site at www.cobalt.com, and check for RaQ family in the "Products" sections. The Demo button will lead you to several screen shots that will demonstrate the ease of use of the product.


> Would it be cheaper to build my own box?

No. You will find that the price of the build your own box is very comparable to Cobalt RaQ servers. Also, the RaQ 3 comes pre-configured with all the Internet service software wrapped in a very easy to use browser based interface that takes the hassles out of adding and configuring the software. Moreover, Cobalt provides ongoing support and continuous product enhancements.


> Can I upgrade the firmware?

No.


> Is the CPU upgradeable? No.

No.


> How do I use .asp Active Server Pages?

You will have to use third party software such as Chili!Soft ASP Chili!Soft ASP is the first Web application platform to make it possible for ASP applications to run in multiple runtime environments. Chili!Soft ASP provides full ASP support for Web servers from Apache, Lotus, Netscape, O'Reilly and Microsoft, running on HP-UX, Linux, Windows NT, Sun Solaris and IBM AIX. To order this software, contact our Sales Dept. 1 888-667-7231


> Can I get web-based email on my Raq?

You will have to use a third party software such as Joydesk Joydesk Software allows you to offer you users web based email. It includes personel calanders, reminders, scheduals. Best of all its wireless accessible. To order Joydesk software, contact our Sales Dept. 1 888-667-7231