On Tue, Jul 17, 2001 at 06:33:49PM +0200, Raffaele Sandrini wrote: > Hi > > I have an old 486 DX33Mhz PC. I'd like to set it up as a router. It has a > Ethernetcard, 250MB HDD and no CDROM. > What is importatnt to look at? Should i use a 1 floppy Linux? If yes wichone? > Should i use debian? Is it important to use kern2.4? Other usful tipps? > > I assume you want to set it up and have it just work, for an indefinite period. I also assume that if it breaks, *you* have to fix it :). In that case, consider not using the harddrive. Along with the power supply and fans, it is the least reliable component in the system, and well past its prime.
I think some kind of 1 floppy linux, as you mentioned, might work fine for you. Other possibilities are floppy based tftp (aka diskless) boot and (if you have access to a burner) eprom based tftp boot. Mike
