Re: internet connection sharing

On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:08:58 -0400, Bruce Coryell wrote:

Is there a way to configure a redhat-type distro to share an internet
connection with a Windows box?

A Redhat box can easily be configured as a router however you would be
much better off just buying a hardware router. Hardware routers cost
almost nothing, consume only a few watts for power, are simple to
configure from any OS, and provide a firewall which is a good idea to
have for Linux and an absolute necessity for your Windows box.
.

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