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Old 12-26-2003, 02:42 AM   #1
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Linux based Router/Print Server


I am looking to use an old 200 MMX pc with a 3 Gig Hard drive to replace my D-link Broadband switch. It will need to be a firewall,switch, USB print server, parallel print server, NAT, DHCP server.

I guess I want something with similar functionality as Freesco but I also need a USB print server. I understand Freesco does not support USB. I am hoping to have a nice web based interface for configuration similar to what D-link and other switches have.

I can use my 3 Gig hard drive so there is no need to limit my self to fitting it all on a floppy.

Question is: Is there some type of distro that specializes in what I am trying to do so I don't have to build it from scratch? If not, what separate pieces of software can I blend together to get started?

Thanks for your help.

Last edited by pldobs; 12-26-2003 at 02:44 AM.
 
Old 12-26-2003, 11:11 AM   #2
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Any distro should work if you install cups and if you have windows clients you can install samba too.
 
  


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