At 09:05 AM 6/26/98 +0700, Ridwan Indonesia wrote:
>
>I run linux (RH5) on 386DX-40, 16MB RAM with 520MB harddrive. I use it as a
>router for internet connection in a home network. The number of maximum
>users is only 4. I plan to add some more computers (about 2 or 3, maybe).
>
>It seems that my linuxbox have to be upgraded too.
>What is the best upgrade for that box? Add some more RAMs, CPU upgrade, or a
>whole big upgrade?
>Is a system with 486DX4-75 or 100Mhz with 32MB RAM and some more drive space
>enough for linux as a proxy server?
>

Linux typically makes the best use of available system resources.
Your option of upgrades will show the best results with processor
upgrades, followed by ram upgrades.   A 486DX-100 will perform
admirably with linux...  the ram needs is based on how much what
the server is expected to do.  If it is a simple mail server, your 16mgs
are fine.  If it is interactive, such as a web server or game server...
ram is critical...  add more.

I can recommend the   http://www.linux.org  site for excellent information
about hardware requirements and upgrades.