eric.elstad@paccar.com (Winter Beast) wrote:   
   >Ok Im looking to rebuild and old Pentium 133 to operate as a Server   
   >for an Internet VPN I want to build for my buddys and me for college.   
   >I already know there's NO way a 133's gonna cut it since I like to   
   >think of myself as someone with "moderate" to "advanced" knowledge of   
   >computers. Im no master but I know how to build, operate, maintain and   
   >enhance. So what are your suggestions? Im probably gonna have anywhere   
   >from 2-7 nodes, typically connected at similar times since we are all   
   >staying "local". Here's what I'm thinking:   
   >   
   >Motherbaord: Single or Dual Processor, I have no idea   
   >Processor(s): <1.9Mhz   
   >Ram: <1.024Gb   
   >Router:Linksys (NAT Compatible)   
   >OS: W2K Server (Maybe 2003 if I can afford it but probably not)   
   >Physical Memory: >120Gb (Ill be storing alot of reference files and   
   >anything they (the nodes) may need to save)   
   >Video and Sound: Nothing special, what ever $10 PoS's I can find   
   >Modem: I'll porbably be connecting through my current cable modem. Not   
   >to sure what kinda strain that would put on the rest of the network so   
   >any help on that would also be appreciated.   
   >   
   >Anything Im forgetting? Im not to sure how the whole charges for a VPN   
   >work so any insight would be much appreciated. Thanks for your time.   
      
   1024GB ram is definitely sufficient for what you want to do with VPN if   
   it is not a typo. Even entreprise VPNs dont usually contain such perks.   
   Is cable modem service generally considered highly unreliable in your   
   area? Be sure to use a static IP for the concentrator (VPN server).   
      
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