Even still, the dsl modem is the device managing the static ip in most cases, so you can't run much on your linux system without a better router anyways. If the dsl modem uses nat, you can't do much about what inbound traffic is allowed, as nat prevents it. At 04:04 PM 9/10/00 -0500, you wrote: >Terry, > >I think you have a great canidate for the job. Compile a kernel with only >what you need and go for it. Your machine has more memory then many Cisco >routers come with and about the same processor power. > >-- >Kirk Wood >Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net >------------------ > >Seek simplicity -- and distrust it. > Alfred North Whitehead > > > >_______________________________________________ >Speakup mailing list >Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > > >