Linux Router for windows network?

[Eric Shubert]

Lisa Kachold wrote:
> 
> 
> On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Sir Light <sirlight at cox.net 
> <mailto:sirlight at cox.net>> wrote:
> 
>     I also will second that recomendation too.... been running one for
>     over 5 years.
> 
>     Jon
>     ---- Eric Shubert <ejs at shubes.net <mailto:ejs at 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 at lists.sourceforge.net
>     <mailto:ipcop-user at 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'