Re: A little help for a beginner ? please

From: Ivan Marsh (annoyed_at_you.now)
Date: 08/30/04 

Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 12:01:58 -0500

On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 16:27:14 +0000, SINNER wrote:

> * David Miller Wrote in alt.os.linux:
>
>> Im looking for a solution to my internet connection sharing problem. I
>> have 5 pcs all running win xp pro. The main machine I use is used as a
>> internet sharing pc. Now however I have upgraded on of the other
>> machines and I have a spare amd 1.4 lying around. So here is my
>> question. 1. what's is the best Linux to use to share my internet
>> connection between the remaining pcs ? 2. can I get support for a USB
>> wan modem ? 3. is there an idiots guide to help me out.?
>>
>> I have done lots of networking before but only ever workgroup very
>> little domain stuff. I really need a good solution to my constant
>> network problems over the internet. Please please help . pretty please
>> ?
>>
> If I were you, I'd buy a cheap router and be done with it rather then
> mess with ICS. Connect the modem to the router and connect all the
> machines to the router and you're done.

ICS and the way that Linux "shares" a connection are very different.
Though a router is a perfectly good solution, it certainly isn't
necessary.

There is only one Linux, many distros... which you use is a personal
preference based on which distro you like. At the core, Linux is Linux.

The easiest way to "share" your internet connection through your Linux box
is to run squid to proxy internet traffic (no routing/natting involved).
If the Linux box can get to the internet, anything can get to the internet
through it. 

-- 
i.m.
The USA Patriot Act is the most unpatriotic act in American history.

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