[Wylug-help] Linux & Broadband

[C D Cooke]

On Wed, 2003-10-08 at 10:15, Paul Grenyer wrote:
> Hi
>
> > You can of course build your own linux router. Many use the smoothwall
> > distro or similar to do that. Going the linux way with any old spare
> > machine and suitable interfaces is a good learning exercise.
>
> Yes - This is exactly what I did.
>
> I found IPCop easier to set-up and the support list friendlier than
> smoothwall. Also, I beleive smoothwall is now begin offered
> comercially, rather than under GPL.

I have done both and I have to say if your short on space and want a
cheaper leccy bill then go for a router. The cost is /nearly/ the same
if you have to buy from scratch, although most people have a spare box
to hand.

--
Chris