[Wolves] Thanks

[Larry Tomkins]

Hi
Thanks for the info, I'll check with smoothwall, and
if it's a problem then it will be debian as openBSD is
probably way beyond my capabilities to install
Cheers Larry T

--- Andy Wootton <andy.wootton at wyrley.demon.co.uk>
wrote:
> Larry Tomkins wrote:
> 
> >Hi
> >Thanks to everyone that offered help and advice on
> >modem/routers.
> >Being fiscally challenged I have opted for the no
> cost
> >option, an old pc, smoothwall and an ethernet hub
> (?)
> >and save the pennies for when I can have another
> beer
> >Thanks again
> >Larry T
> >  
> >
> An excellent decision. I haven't checked back, but
> yes you need an 
> Ethernet hub or switch (if you have only UTP on your
> NIC) and a second 
> NIC in the PC. Check they are supported.
> 
> If you really mean "old pc" then check the
> Smoothwall minimum spec. It 
> was too high for the kit I intend to use. Have a
> look at OpenBSD if that 
> is the case. The manual is excellent but I still
> haven't tried it yet. 
> Last time I said this I think Sparkes said a raw
> Debian server is a good 
> bet too, if you want to stick to Linux only.
> 
> Woo
> 
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