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Subject: Equipment - How much is too little or too much?
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Hello,

I am planning on setting up a ISP service mainly for the experience
of setting up a network. I am contemplating on using FreeBSD because
of what I read about its network code being stable. I already have a
machine ( 486/33 running DOS/Linux ). How many machines would I need
( optimally ) to become an ISP?

I know that the above question has many possible configurations. I am
not looking to setup a superfast network. My main concern is about
the extra peripherals I have to buy apart for my PC( modems, routers
etc). I read somewhere that FreeBSD can be used as the router. Is
this true?

As I mentioned earlier, I am doing this for the experience of it. I
may be buy one low end Pentium for this along with my 486. Please
give me some practical advice for a novice on ( setup costs and
operational costs )?

Any help is appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

SubbaRau

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