On Sat, Jul 21, 2001 at 01:17:14PM -0400, Adam Bell wrote: > What kind of hardware, and in what configuration, would be best to throw > at this problem? What I'm assuming is that I'll need an interface for the > modem, an interface going into a hub, and interfaces for all the clients. > Is there a better way to do this?
I run a server which provides 24/7 Net connectivity off a permanent modem connection. It serves as mail and web server and there are five machines on my LAN. The machine is a P60, 32 meg RAM, one gig drive. Runs potato. I use my ISP's DNS. > Also, what salient packages will be needed? Here's my list so far: > dhcpd, imapd (courier or uw?), proftpd, fingerd, exim, bind. I know there > must be things missing! :) Pick the basic server package when installing and add whatever you want later. > Finally, is there a nice, easy (secure!) web interface for an IMAP store > that can be dropped in easily? Webmin. Sam -- (Sam Varghese) http://www.gnubies.com