Discussion of all things related to Public Domain

[tom poe <tompoe AT renonevada.net>]

On Tuesday 28 May 2002 06:07, you wrote:

> > my neighbour has given me i286 computer. I wonder what i can use this
> computer for ? Router ? Mail server ? I have heard about freesco setup as
> router (basic linux core) but i was told i486 is minimum requirements...
> Any ideas ?
>
> --
> DeBug


Hi:  In 1983, " Inexpensive microprocessors such as the Motorola 68000 and 
the Intel I286 become available. Old and new computer vendors take advantage 
of these processors and networking particular that provided in 4.2BSD, to 
produce networked workstations."  So, make a workstation!  Actually, maybe a 
mail server would be nice.  Then, a router.  Should be interesting.  See if 
Debian or Slackware will sit on it?  Let us know what you do.
Thanks,
Tom Poe
Reno, NV
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