In netbsd-users:
 > It doesn't need to be fast, but there are some important
 > points, in approximate decreasing order:
 > [..snip..]

I'm running a Mac LC III for much of these same reasons. I've removed
the fan, and haven't experenced any problems in a 40C climate. The
pizza-box shape makes a useful monitor stand too. :)

-- 
Chris,,