Ridwan 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? > > TIA, sorry for my bad english... ;-) > If I were you I'd wait and see how your Linux box works with the new computers added to the network; if you notice a slowdown THEN plan an upgrade. One of the attributes of Linux is that it can do a lot with only a little--so I'd let give it chance (and save some money too). Now if you need to upgrade the 486DX4 choices should work fine. I might offer another possible suggestion for upgrading. Depending on your cost for upping to the 486 you may consider upgrading to an AMD K6-233 (or similar) system. I've done a lot of these lately and they give a lot of speed for relatively little money. You would probably only need to replace the motherboard (I've used ASUS SP97-V which includes onboard 64bit video and sells for around US$80); the AMD K6-233 chip (around US$76 [http://www.thechipmerchant.com]), and new memory (32meg for around US$35). This will give a pretty fast machine (slightly below a comparable Pentium II). It's probably overkill for what you want to use the machine for, but if it's going to cost you a similar amount for the 486 you might as well get something fast. Just something to consider. BTW, your english is very good. -- Don Gray NetCaliber Computer Services (541)923-3255 [voice/fax] http://www.netcaliber.com