Lisa Kachold wrote:
>
>
> On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Sir Light <sirlight@cox.net
> <mailto:sirlight@cox.net>> wrote:
>
> I also will second that recomendation too.... been running one for
> over 5 years.
>
> Jon
> ---- Eric Shubert <ejs@shubes.net <mailto:ejs@shubes.net>> wrote:
> > I'll 2nd that recommendation. I've used IPCop for many years now,
> and am
> > very happy with it. It can be run on a wide array of minimal
> software.
> > If you have an old W98-era PC (266Mh or so), that'd make a
> perfect IPCop
> > box. Just add a NIC or 2, and you're good to go.
> >
> > Matthew A Coulliette wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > > I would recommend IPCop. It is not a book, it is a router/firewall
> > > distro and works quite well. I use it for my linux network,
> however, I
> > > believe that windows people use it as well. There is an email
> list for
> > > contrib support: ipcop-user@lists.sourceforge.net
> <mailto:ipcop-user@lists.sourceforge.net>.
> > > MatthewMPP
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > mike Enriquez wrote:
> > >> I believe it is possible to setup a Linux computer to act as a
> router
> > >> for a small windows network. Does anyone on the list know of a
> book or
> > >> article that explains how to set this up.
> > >> It sounds like a good idea, is it possible?
> > >> I am a newbie so be kind!
> > >> Mike Enriquez :)
> > >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > -Eric 'shubes'
>
>
> Seriously!
>
> Check out Untangle!
>
> http://www.untangle.com/
>
Untangle's very slick all right. However, it needs substantially more
resources due to the slick gui interface. Think CLI vs X. Personally, I
think that IPCop's web interface is more than sufficient, and quite
efficient. I just can't see how the bloat in Untangle is justified for a
router.
--
-Eric 'shubes'
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