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Old 12-19-2005, 11:59 AM   #1
alex1986
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best distro for internet sever on a 666mhz


I have an old 666 Celeron that I want to use as my firewall and internet server for my good computer and maybe my X-box. What distro would be the best? and are any set up already for what I am wanting? should be a good firewall too, i need to keep little bastereds off my good rigs.
 
Old 12-19-2005, 12:42 PM   #2
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i recommend debian sarge. Easy setup, reputation of being very stable and secure.
solid choice IMO.
 
Old 12-19-2005, 02:13 PM   #3
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I have good experience with the dedicated distro Coyote Linux. This distro is MADE to be a simple floppy based firewall. Quite reliable, and the installation is done in about 10 minutes.
 
Old 12-19-2005, 04:14 PM   #4
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On a Celeron 666? You'll definitely want FreeBSD with Beastie as the wallpaper.
 
Old 12-20-2005, 09:39 AM   #5
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I'd install freebsd as well.
 
  


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