Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Anybody got a case with powersupply they wouldn't mind parting with?

[Stephen Montgomery-Smith <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

All my stuff is rather old, at least back to 2000.


Christian M. Cepel wrote:
> What era?  :)  It might be quite a bonus not to have to mess with MoBo 
> install.  What would you take for one or two of the newer ones?
>
> I haven't heard back yet on form factor or what software/OS he plans to 
> install, so I probably should make certain that the hardware is 
> supported.  Hopefully he'll get back to me soon.
>
> Thanks Stephen!
>
> Any opinions out there on his plan vs. a router w/ security and firewall 
> that's been given top ratings by consumer reports or cNet or similar?
>
> Stephen Montgomery-Smith wrote:
> > Christian M. Cepel wrote:
> > > My brother-in-law wants to setup a firmware for the folks...  I don't 
> > > know why when they buy a router they can't just buy a decent one with 
> > > a well reviewed firewall installed.  Instead it means a headless 
> > > system running all the time that they wouldn't have the least clue 
> > > how to troubleshoot if problems arose.  They're in Springfield, he's 
> > > in STL and we're in Columbia.  This seems a very foolish decision 
> > > especially considering how often cable and DSL give trouble.  One 
> > > more device to troubleshoot when things go wrong
> > >
> > > I'm not certain of the form-factor of the Mobo he has.  Hopefully 
> > > he'll respond to that question soon.
> >
> >
> > I've got several old computers in my basement, which I would be 
> > willing to part with, and you are welcome to their case and 
> > powersupply.  But I simply don't know how useful they would be to you.
> >
> > Stephen
> >
> >
> >
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