Good Tiny NAT Box Distro?

Kaashar · 01-13-2004, 09:18 AM

(crossposting this here since it's a NAT/Firewall specific ting)

I'm looking for a small-footprint linux distro to run a few NAT/Firewall boxen with ADSL.

I know I could use redhat/slack/etc but I'm looking for something really KISS (ala the old LRP).

Anyone have some good suggestions? I intend to set these things up and forget 'em using old hardware. Ideally I could set the thing up and boot from CDROM/Floppy and forget them.

Thanks in advance.

Machiaveli · 01-13-2004, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kaashar
(crossposting this here since it's a NAT/Firewall specific ting)

I'm looking for a small-footprint linux distro to run a few NAT/Firewall boxen with ADSL.

I know I could use redhat/slack/etc but I'm looking for something really KISS (ala the old LRP).

Anyone have some good suggestions? I intend to set these things up and forget 'em using old hardware. Ideally I could set the thing up and boot from CDROM/Floppy and forget them.

Thanks in advance.

Try Freesco, floppy or hdd based installation. Works like a charm from a floppy. Really simple to configure and maintain.
http://www.freesco.org

I strongly suggest you read about the security alert before making any decisions though.

peter_robb · 01-14-2004, 01:06 PM

http://www.confederatelinux.com/linux/cdbased.htm lists a few more too..

aqoliveira · 01-14-2004, 05:26 PM

howzit

try this site which has a few options for u www.distrowatch.com

chow

Joey.Dale · 01-25-2004, 12:36 PM

Use LPR (Linux Router Project)

Sarcha · 01-26-2004, 07:41 PM

I would suggest taking a look at Clarkconnect. It's a little more than just a simple Firewall/Nat Distro. Once installed you can easily and securely administer your box from any web browser. You can check out their web page at http://www.clarkconnect.org/