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From: Eddie Irvine <eirvine@tpgi.com.au>
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Marko's Work Account wrote:
> 
> I have recently set up a computer running FreeBSD 3.0 which has a
> connection to the Internet.  I have 3 other computers (running NT)networked
> to this system.  Now, I need to set up something that will allow the other 3
> computers to access the Internet through the FreeBSD computer.
> The other computers need be able to connect to http, email, and ICQ.
> Can anyone suggest a good port or other software to install for this
> purpose?
> Thanks,
> Marko Vidberg
> marko@websorcery.com
> 

You only need three tools for this:

	* named (comes with Freebsd, not so easy to configure)
	* ppp in -alias mode (comes with Freebsd - see "the pedantic
          ppp primer)
	* squid - optional - use the port.

See http://www1.tpgi.com.au/users/eirvine/freebsd/hermione.html

Eddie.

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