The NIC hardware includes:
* Cyrix MII PR266 processor
* 64MB RAM
* 4MB EEPROM
* 24x CD-ROM drive
* 56K Modem
* 10/100baseT Ethernet
* 2 USB Ports
* Keyboard and Mouse
* Speakers
In addition, the CD contains a Linux kernel, an assortment of utilities and other software. The good news is that details about the contents of the CD, including where all the various modules came from and what patches were applied, is available on the NIC web site at http://www.thinknic.com/about/gpl.html. Yes, all the software is available, including the source code, and you are encouraged to look at it, change it and do whatever you need to make the NIC do what you want.