On Tue, 28 Nov 2000, Chris Schumann wrote:
> I'd like to run Coyote Linux, but why use a full box with
> a 250W power supply (that probably consumes 600W), when I
> can use this laptop with an 18W?
I'm planning to use an old Compaq Deskpro for my firewall. Without the HD
it's virtually silent. Should work great with Coyote Linux.
BTW, I have a bunch of these old Compaqs that I can't use. I'd be willing to
let some go for a small donation to my school district's Web server
fund. The specs would be:
* Compaq Deskpro 33 MHz 486 ("slimline" case)
* 16 MB RAM
* on-board video
* floppy drive
* 230 MB H.D. (easily removed for barebones firewall system)
* 2 NICS (3Com 3C509Bs or NE-2000 clones) (would include DOS config
utilities for NICs)
I'm not sure how many of these I could assemble. I guess it would depend on
how many people are interested. I could also sell a couple on Ebay I
suppose.
-Tim
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