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In article <33532747.2690616@news.unsw.edu.au>,
	bt@thepentagon.com (Bobby Tan) writes:
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>I am  starting a project soon to try and create an internet server for
>a non-profit group.  
>
>Basically the server is to provide basic webhosting, mail (pop and
>shell), and allow one other computer to access the internet.
>The server will maintain a 24hour link to the internet via a 28.8k
>modem. 
>
>What sort of hardware would you suggest if I was to run Linux
>Slackware?  As this is a non-profit group, we're running low on funds,
>so a balance betweeen speed and cost would be great.

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Firstly, I'd go with either Redhat or Debian simply because IMHO they are
easier to maintain and easier to set up.  I looked at setting up a public
internet access service a while back and looked into cisco routers. Did
you know that some of the most popular routers use 286 and 386 chips?  I
presume this is because they are dedicated routers.  Hmmm.  So if I'm
right on this point then presumably you could set up your 486 (optimized
as a router - an option in the newer kernels) and voila - a fairly decent
router box.  Of course if you wanted to use it for webhosting and mail
too you might lose a bit of speed and might consider at least a Pentium
133 (upgrade?).  I know ISPs use things like Pentium Pro 200s and Dual
Pentiums etc etc but they no doubt serve a lot more people than you will
(I guess?).  Anyway, that's my 2 cents worth.  Good Luck!

Regards,