On Tuesday 16 December 2008, John Kasunich wrote:
>Tom wrote:
>> But... the dependencies make a non-networked install/upgrade very
>> difficult.
>>
>> It might be easier to run a network cable 100ft out to the barn.
>
>OK, my tact filter is on overload, but so be it.
>
>(begin-rant)
>
>Free Software comes from the internet.
>
>The operating system that Free software runs on comes from the internet.
>
>The tools to build Free software come from the internet.
>
>If you want to use Free software, either connect your computer to the
>internet, or deal with the extra steps needed to get Free software from
>the internet to your disconnected computer.
>
>(end-rant)
>
>Regards,
>
>John Kasunich
>
I think that is what I was trying to say also, John. With everything else
essentially free, surely a nic ($20) for the machine box, some cable and a
cheap switch ($40-50 maybe) downstream of the firewall can be bought. Cable
connectors are peanuts and often the crimper to install them right can be
borrowed. Info on how to install the connectors is just a google search
away.
Here I have the verizon supplied dsl modem, which is handled by an old x86
box, anything p2/k6 based with 64 Megs of ram is more than good enough, its
running dd-wrt (also free) between 3 nics, one facing the internet, the next
hard wired to an 8 port netgear switch (it isn't a real switch though, its
actually a hub) and the third nic is an atheros card so I don't have to
hardwire the lappy when its in use. This machine is plugged into that 8 port
switch, as is the cable to the shop, and several other cables here in the
house so I can hook up a box I'm working on in case I am.
With dd-wrt in the path to the internet, I don't run a firewall on any of the
local boxes, dd-wrt stops all that crap. That old x86 box has been stripped,
no drives at all, but has a compact flash adapter ($4) on the end of the
primary IDE cable, and it boots dd-wrt from the cf card. dd-wrt is the best
kept secret in the firewall business. Anything I want to do, works. If
someone wants into it from the internet to play their games, they'll have to
know a 20 some character password. Not worth their effort.
--
Cheers, Gene
"There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty:
soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
-Ed Howdershelt (Author)
Kime's Law for the Reward of Meekness:
Turning the other cheek merely ensures two bruised cheeks.
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