13 Jan
2001
13 Jan
'01
6:51 a.m.
From: Mike Ford <mikeford(a)socal.rr.com>
My suggestion would be to use any 486 class hardware
that you have handy
that will easily support TWO network adapters. People tell me a decent
386
will even work, but with a 486/66 you have a LOT more
flexibility with
memory etc.
I've tried a 386DX/40 (with cache) and it was as good as a 486/33. The
key
thing is availability of memory and peripherals for it. Also there are
the
problems like some 386 boards getting more than 8-32mb of ram on the
board is hard, expensive or impossible plus limited bios support for
large
(over 500mb) disks.
A nice canned commercial package, but still free for
home use;
www.gnatbox.com
I have to check this out. ;)
Allison