I'd say start of small, just implement a NAT (network address translation)
box, with a firewall. This computer will attach to the internet and a hub.
>From the hub you can connect multiple computers, all sharing your internet
connection (thru the NAT machine).
Once that is up then you can tackle a web server, email server, DNS...
Advantage, a NAT machine will cost $20 (2 network cards @ $10 apiece), and
$30 for a hub. Then you can use any throwaway machine (386, 486,...). and
use LRP http://lrp.c0wz.com/ or http://lrp.steinkuehler.net/
Jay
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Vennari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 12:19 AM
Subject: [vox-tech] setting up a linux based web server using residental DSL
I am gathering information on setting up a Linux based web and e-mail server
using residential DSL service. I am a newbie to Linux so bear with me. I
guess my first question is if anyone knows about a commercial release of Red
Hat called "Super Auk DSL" http://www.wholelinux.com/index.html They claim
ease of use for newbies like myself thru web based "wizard" type
configuration and their software includes a firewall, router, etc and can
run a LAN using only one static IP address. What are the
advantages/disadvantages to using a software package like this? If I choose
to install a generic version of Linux myself and do all the configuration
for such a setup, how long will this take me and how much do I need to know?
Can anyone direct me to "step-by-step" information on this subject?
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