Dear list, maybe it is not appropriate to raise the ubiquitous topic "Climate Protection" from within a running thread, but...
Generally, I see (at least) 2.5 dimensions to be discussed, as it comes to the question: What router platform is the best: - 1: What features does the software offer - and what is its quality - 2: What hardware is available to run the firewall - and what boot device is available for this hardware. Petter suggested a floppy based distro (fw4li), but newer systems would rather have a CD-ROM than a floppy drive. For some people, a 12 Euro USB stick would be the most flexible boot device. Hence, the solution needs to be flexible. And then I wonder if there is any calculations of energy balance comparing these three options - re-use an old (but power consumptive) PC - dump the PC and buy a new one that is less hungry for energy - buy a dedicated internet router (approx. 20 Euro) Am Freitag 26 Oktober 2007 schrieb Holger Levsen: > On Friday 26 October 2007 12:02, Klaus Ade Johnstad wrote: > > Anonther option would be to have a profile called "Skolelinux > > firewall" that installed and configured this firewall, maybe a > > student project? > > I like this idea. It's a nice one, yes, but I wonder how much ressources does it take - in terms of disk space - regarding development - regarding maintainance (incl. cross dependencies) And what other nice things are possible within the installer CD? (print [quota] server, web server, file server, ...) Which are sensible? > > Any objections to putting this on the lenny roadmap with low > priority? Nope. Regards Ralf -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
