Ok, I found a good article on your question.
http://www.zdnet.com/sr/stories/column/0,4712,381687,00.html
http://www.etinc.com/routers.htm
http://linuxwww.db.erau.edu/mail_archives/server-linux/Apr_97/0484.html
You might also might want to consider posting the same question on the
linuxrouter.org's mailing list. I'm sure they would be glad to help.
http://www.linuxrouter.org/
I hoped this helped you.
Tim
On Wed, 05 Apr 2000, you wrote:
> Usurper
> I have a client with a T1 frame (768K) wan from Eugene to Roseburg. Each end has a
>Slackware box. The users down there complain about the slowness sometimes.
> I say, "Ok. Do you want to put in another circuit?"
> They say "No."
> One of the partners brought in another consultant who wants to replace the Linux
>boxes with Cisco routers. With everything else being equal, will the users see a
>difference?
> I figure a hardware router is faster than a software router, but is there enough
>difference to be worth it?
> Add to this mix, they also want to do voice over IP and video conferencing.
> I say, "Ok. Do you want to put in another circuit?"
> They say "No."
> This other consultant says he can do this without bogging down the traffic. I think
>he is a really good salesman.
>
> Help.
>
>
> Bob Crandell
> ComSource Associates, Inc.
> 747 Willamette St.
> Eugene, Oregon 97401
> www.comsourceinc.com
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Voice: 541-345-0408
> FAX: 541-345-0876
