Just about any distribution could do the trick for you, but you want to make sure it really will run on your old PC (I have a hunch some newer releases might be geared toward higher-end boxes). I've played with both Slackware (all versions) and RedHat (7.1 only) and I think Red Hat would be simpler to configure.
As for hardware, check out the hardware compatibility lists, one of which I've seen at http://www.linux.org/. Pretty much any NIC will be supported, just as any external modem. Some Winmodems are supported, so you might be in luck if yours is listed. You'll also want a second NIC when you get broadband - one for the DSL/Cable "modem", one for your LAN. Good Luck, Larry -----Original Message----- From: David Hayes Sent: Friday April 05, 2002 10:14 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Linux box as firewall Hi, I've got an old p150 with about 64Mb Ram hanging around that I'm going to set up as a firewall for when I get broadband. I have a few questions that hopefully somebody can answer 1. Whats the best distribution to use, I have had quite a bit of experience with Linux but not for the last 4/5 years so I'm a bit out of touch. 2. I'll need a network card for the box, any reccomendations for a cheap(ish) card that will be easy to configure under linux 3. Until I get broadband I'll probably set it up so the Linux box dials my normal ISP, I've only got a cheap winmodem any reccomendations for a good modem to use with Linux Thanks for all your help David Hayes -- GMX - Die Kommunikationsplattform im Internet. http://www.gmx.net
