The givens: 1) I'm a know-nothing idiot/goose/n00b. 2) A computer attached to broadband that dual boots but usually runs some proprietary OS, and is switched off when not actually in use. 3) Another computer that runs nothing but Free software (& Nvidia driver badness) 4) Don't want wires between rooms.
Is this do-able (esp given #1)? Do I need to get hold of an old box to be on permanently and act as firewall/router so other boxes can be switched on & off at will? Has someone done it and "blah-whatever" is some hardware they used that worked well? I've seen Netgear wireless stuff (router & card) for sale at a bookstore(!) for c. $200 Yes, I've read all sorts of stuff on the net & in mags & pocketbooks but I'm too thick to get the 'big picture' before embarking on the project. Thanks all. Hal -- _______________________________________________ Get your free email from http://www.iname.com -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
