Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 19:02:25 -0500 From: Kevin Kinsey <kdk@daleco.biz> To: Scott Sharon <happygilmore99535@hotmail.com> Cc: yuko@mail.nbptt.zj.cn Subject: Re: About making my computer run FREE BSD as a router. Message-ID: <40BFBC11.8040600@daleco.biz> In-Reply-To: <BAY19-F32o25w3tdR0R000305a3@hotmail.com> References: <BAY19-F32o25w3tdR0R000305a3@hotmail.com>
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Scott Sharon wrote: > Hello, > I am fairly new to Unix based operating systems. > > That's OK. In the early 1970's, almost everyone in the world was new to UNIX. Now, a *few* people are good, maybe even real good, but perhaps the world at large is still "fairly new" to it. But then, a lot of the world doesn't even have a computer yet, eh? > Still studying basic commands andunderstanding the "inner workings" of > Unix based OS's. > I am trying to make 1 of my computers into a router. > > Not too hard. > I do not want to spend over 200.00 for a copy of 2k or 2k3 server from > Microsft. > > I hear ya. > Also want a more stabe and secure OS in charge of my security (I.E. > Firewall, routing my DSL signal to 2 other computers, anti virus for > my small network.) > Just wondering, what would be the best Free BSD for my needs? > > > There is only one "FreeBSD". There are other *BSD operating systems: NetBSD and OpenBSD are "all in the family". DragonflyBSD is a very recent (split?/variant?) of FreeBSD. AFAIK, all use the BSD license, which makes them quite free, (as in "free beer"). Since you've posted to FreeBSD's "chat" list. I guess the answer would have to be: "FreeBSD is your best choice." ;-) The handbook (http://www.freebsd.org/handbook), Google, and the mailing lists (together with their archives, *very important*), are about all you should need. Good luck! > Many Thanks, and continue the great work!!! > Scott Sharon > > Kevin Kinsey DaleCo, S.P.
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