Can I install the non-embedded install to a micro-drive?

[sofakng]

I'm using an ALIX 2D3 and I'd like to use a few packages not available in the embedded install.

Can I install pfSense non-embedded (aka regular install) to a CompactFlash micro-drive and have it function like normal?  Is there anything bad about doing this?

[GruensFroeschli]

This might help you:
http://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/Full_Install_on_WRAP_Embedded_Router

No downside i know of (besides the limited ressources of the ALIX).

[Cry Havok]

I run my pfSense (full) install on a Microdrive and it works fine.

[sofakng]

Thanks for the help and the wiki article is perfect.

By the way, the ALIX is just as capable as almost any other 500 MHz machine, right?

I thought pfSense (and m0n0wall) were basically meant for old 233 Mhz (or similar) machines?

[Cry Havok]

You obviously haven't read the hardware sizing page ;)