On Tue, 6 Oct 1998, Kent R. Frazier wrote:

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> I'm not really sure how to ask this, but here is what I would like to do.
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> I currently only have a win95 machine (pentium 133, 32M RAM) but I am in
> the process of building a box just for Linux (exact config to be
> determined)  I also have a 486-33 that needs a harddrive, no monitor.  I
> would like to be able to network the win95 machine and the Linux machine so
> that one or both could access my ISP via one modem (preferably in the Linux
> box).  This way, both my wife and I could be on the 'net at the same time.
> 
> Is this possible, and where could I find more information?

It is certainly possible. Read the IP-Masquerade mini-howto.

> I was considering using either the Red Hat or S.u.S.E. distribution, and
> comments?

My guess is that any distribution will do. If you plan to use the 486 as
the modem server/gateway, I wouldn't put X on it though.

Frank
 
> Thanks,
> 
> Kent
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