This would be great if I could keep the 486 up and running all the time. I don't have the space
for it. Well, I can't make the space for it.
William
--- Paul M Foster <paulf@quillandmouse.com> wrote:
> On Fri, Nov 08, 2002 at 04:58:25PM -0500, Levi Bard wrote:
>
> > A cheap alternative to a hardware router is an old PC and a plain switch/hub.
> > I've been using an old 486SX/25 that a school threw out. All it takes is
> > a minimal install, a few ipchains/iptables/pf rules (depending on what's
> > installed), and you're off and running. If you've got the hardware laying
> > around already, it's worth a try.
> >
> > Levi
>
> I have to second this. I run an old 486 from a floppy distro (Coyote).
> Only needs a keyboard. You can ssh in and change things, and it's
> relatively easy to set up. And it's good experience.
>
> Paul
>
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