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Re: [PLUG] [CTCNet Phl] Tech question: Internet routers (fwd)
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I just setup my dad with a old P133 to perform firewall, NAT and light
file sharing. Very easy with RH 7.3.
On Mon, 6 Jan 2003, M.Simons wrote:
>
> Greetings,
>
> This was sent to me as I am on the CTCNet (local Community Technology
> Centers) mailing list for the local area.. (there are national lists
> too) I am inclined to recommend old boxes with some sort of linux or
> bsd(open?) preconfigured distro specifically for doing so.. however, I
> don't really have the expertise, and the linux router project has
> basically died. (www.linuxrouter.org) What other distros or projects are
> there? preferrably something simple, easy to use yet secure, stable.
>
> If anybody would be interested in volunteering to help people figure this
> out, or get them up and running.. I am sure it would be much appreciated..
> I have on many an occasion spoken to some of the local tech & computer
> reuse nonprofit organizations, and they are very interested in linux &
> open source.. but they don't have the expertise.
>
> This is a VERY GOOD opportunity to get Tux's (or the Daemon's) foot in the
> door of a lot of organizations! (Not to mention put a lot of old 486s to
> good use!)
>
>
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> SELECT * FROM users WHERE clue > 0;
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Ed Ackerman | It is impossible to make anything
#include <std.disclaimer> | foolproof, since fools are
edack@kengel.com | so ingenious.
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