Except a router is more costly.  I already have a dual-nic Linux box, and
its just sitting here, so I might as well use it for something.  As for
the net suddendly going down, I am quite used to that since our current
connection requires on of my room mates's computers to be on.  So every
time he reboots, leaves, goes to sleep, etc. I am left w/o a net
connection.

>
> Go buy a linksys router box. Seriously.  I know people will go off about
> how using a dedicated linux box is a better, but IMHO I don't agree. A
> Linksys box takes up a _lot_ less space than a dedicated machine,
> requires almost no power, etc.  Also, what happens if for some reason
> you need to take the Linux router down for an upgrade or if the disk
> creashes while someone else at home wants to use the web? SOL. The
> Linksys has no mechanical parts and is much less prone to HW errors then
> a Linux box. Management is also lot simpler IMHO.
>
> ~Deepak
>
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