Virtually every person I know who has tried to use WinBlows Internet connection sharing has had problems with the machine slowing down severly and freezing, usually less than a few hours. You (or you son-in-law) should seriously consider a modem/router/firewall in one box solution. 3Com and others make just such a unit. These will generally have 4 or more ethernet ports, and can be cascaded like a regular network hub, if you need to add ports.
If you can't do the hardware solution above (usually about $400USD), you would be better using the LM8.1 box as the connection sharing unit. Remember, a DSL connection is a straight link to the internet, and unless AOL has some skookum security, the WinME box will be hacked & hijacked in short order. When it comes to Win Duh-ohzz on the internet, the catchphrase is: "Sure I'm paranoid, but am I paranoid enough?" K Gary A. Garibaldi wrote: >My son-inlaw is getting AOL DSL next month and I was like to know if it's >possible to connect a linux box (LM8.1) that I setup for my grandkid to his >WinME so they will have access to the NET. If so how or can someone point me >in the right direction for reference meterial? > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? >Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com >
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