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Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd Path: sserve!newshost.anu.edu.au!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!msunews!agate!darkstar.UCSC.EDU!news.hal.COM!decwrl!netcomsv!netcom.com!rice From: rice@netcom.com (Eric Reid) Subject: What is best UNIX & hardware for ISP? Message-ID: <riceD0oLKx.455@netcom.com> Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Mon, 12 Dec 1994 04:53:21 GMT Lines: 16 I am thinking of setting up a local ISP and would like to get some input on the best OS and hardware to use for this purpose... Is BSDI worth the $995 for the source or should I just stick with Linux or FreeBSD (note: I know nothing about any of these operating systems... any info is appreciated).. What is the hardware best suited for this? Should I go for a P90 or stick with a 486/66? How much RAM and disk space (IDE or SCSI?) should I begin with? Which Multi-port board should I go for? Is the RISCom/N2 good if I go with BSD/OS or should I go for an external router (If the former, should I get the N2-S or N2-D?) ? Should I go for Rackmount modems or just regular externals? How many? Any help with this is GREATLY appreciated! -- _____________________________________________________________________________ Eric Reid rice@netcom.com Finger for PGP public key "GUS Idiot" The truth is out there. ***DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH NETCOM'S MAIL AND NEWS, REPLIES MAY BE DELAYED*** -----------------------------------------------------------------------------