[ale] Linux Router/Gateway Usage

[Bob Kruger]

I picked up a couple of those Dockstars from Woot as well.  If you get something working, I would be in your debt if you shared it.

V/r

Bob


-----Original Message-----
>From: Byron Jeff <byronjeff at clayton.edu>
>Sent: Aug 6, 2010 8:29 PM
>To: Bob Kruger <bkruger at mindspring.com>, Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts - Yes! We run Linux! <ale at ale.org>
>Subject: Re: [ale] Linux Router/Gateway Usage
>
>On Fri, Aug 06, 2010 at 08:15:08PM -0400, Bob Kruger wrote:
>
>> Years ago, I ran a much older (and simpler) version of Slackware as my
>> home LAN <-> Internet router and gateway on a Pentium 100.  A good bit
>> has changed since then.
>
>I did the same until it got hacked. A rather unfortunate incident.
>
>> I'm wondering if the same is still being done by other Linux users and what they recommend.
>
>I am. I'm currently using smoothwall.
>
>> 
>> I am open to suggestions.  The box I am contemplating does not have to handle a significant load in terms of bandwidth.
>
>I'm sure you're going to get a few suggestions for a OpenWRT setup. Could
>be a good idea. 
>
>My goal is to set up a Seagate Dockstar that I bought from Woot for $20
>with a copy of plugLinux and then installing a copy of Shorewall on it. A
>fanless 5W 3 in x 3in footprint is to tasty to resist.
>
>BAJ
>
>> 
>> Thanks in advance.
>> 
>> V/r
>> 
>> Bob  
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>Byron A. Jeff
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>College of Information and Mathematical Sciences
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