[Wolves] Linux Server

[David Goodwin]

> 
> 1. Can I use a distro like SuSE on the server? and
> perhaps use Squid and squidguard combination, I
> suspect samba will feature somewhere?
> 

yes, yes and probably yes (squidguard may not be packed)

> 2. Is it possible to network a 3 or 4 pcs to the
> server: two are runing windows, one running linux
> (mine :-)), one dual booting linux and XP?

yes

> 
> 3. Is possible to install antivirus software that will
> scan for windows viruses on all traffic and not just
> email but running on the linux server, I think Clamav
> might do it but I get the impression that it is mainly
> for mail servers?

yes (Snort, ClamAV etc)

> 
> 4. What about a firewall, Smoothwall seems to want its
> own hard drive! ?


SuSE probably has it's own built in one.

David.
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