Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 19:11:57 -0500 From: "Jim Thomson" <thomson9@flash.net> To: <questions@FreeBSD.org> Subject: Hardware requirements Message-ID: <000501bfd595$298d6940$e4c4c2d0@jmtpiint4>
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My main interest right now is learning to use Linux to implement a DSL firewall. I'm just now learning web stuff and am currently using PII 400/NT4 Workstation and Pentium Pro 200/NT4 Server. I'm interested in setting up a Linux box as firewall/router. I've been told it can be done om a 486, single floppy system. I have an old Dell 486SX but don't see any hardware notes on using a 486. Also didn't see anything on required hard disk space if I want to load the full OS. If I can't use this 486 machine, I'll probably build me a new workstation, use the Pro for the firewall, and convert my current workstation to the server. I'd like to save the $1200, if possible, while learning and then apply it to upgrading the entire system when I get it all working. Is there a decent site for using a 486 in this manner? I have a friend who says he can set it up for me, but I'd like to get into Linux and my approach has always been to learn by doing. Any comments would be appreciated. To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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