try early redhat distro or small distro.
Here is link to site about installing linux
on an old pc:
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~ichi/
There are several distros that are good for
firewalls.
One is Coyote Linux, and there are more.
try this for mini versions of linux:
http://www.cotse.com/miniunix.htm

Good luck
susan



----- Original Message -----
From: Brad Loomis
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2000 9:42 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Linux box


Hi list,
I have acquired a 486-66 box that I believe I can put Linux on for a
firewall. Is this true? Difficult? I have tried to install Linux, No Spin RH
on a dual boot box before with no success. I don't really remember what the
error was, something to do with the CD drive, which is fine. But that is
another story. I have several copies of different Linux types, including a
copy of TurboLinux which is arriving this week with a new KVM.
Can someone direct me to the best place where I can learn how to do this? I
have a DSL connection, and I use Zone Alarm, but I would like to play around
with this if possible.
Thanks,
Brad Loomis
Los Angeles, CA

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