Re: [TCLUG:22676] Re: [TCLUG] Re: [TCLUG:2254] Cable modem is ripping me off

[BT <tobytoo@black-hole.com>]

I'm running dual boot and no more room in my box for another card, besides it was
quick, easy, and I had extra money, I don't get to say that very often.  I need to
build a new box, I'm thinking dual PIII this time, unless I can find a quad board.

Bob Tanner wrote:

> Quoting Apu (isla0005@tc.umn.edu):
> > BT, Approximately how much do you think would cost me to get a router and hub
> > runnig ? How many IP addresses can I have ?
>
> Why pay anything when linux can do it by itself?
>
> Unless you are (gasp!) running Windoze and brain sucking the TCLUG for idea.
>
> Do we need to strip Ben of his title? :-)
>
> Using your existing linux box and another nic card you can get the functionality
> of the netgear router for $30 (cost of a nic card). I assume you already have a
> hub since you have multi computers, if not, you can use a twist cable between
> your linuxbox and it's new nic card and your other machine.
>
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