RV: [Tutor] IP numbers and Python

[Javier JJ]

Sorry, again I answered to poster instead than to the list!!

    Javier

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De: "Javier JJ" <python.tutorial@jarava.org>
Para: "dman" <dsh8290@rit.edu>
Enviado: jueves, 28 de febrero de 2002 5:54
Asunto: RE: [Tutor] IP numbers and Python


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> > On Wed, Feb 27, 2002 at 02:19:38PM -0600, Kojo Idrissa wrote:
> > | On Wed, 27 Feb 2002 09:54:01 -0800
> > | >Another alternative is a self-contained router. I've seen a 4-port
> > | >from LinkSys that has a firewall for a couple-hundred dollars.  Has
> > | >a nice browser-based interface, etc.
> > |
> > | I saw one of these at my local MicroCenter.  $99 for a four port-er.
> > | I'm in the process of building a home network and I considered
> > | getting one to share my DSL with the network.
> >
> > At a local shop one can obtain a Pentium-class machine (ie P133, 48MB
> > RAM, couple hundred MB hard drive, NIC, case, power supply) for $99 or
> > less (depends on the exact specs).  If you wanted to, you could put a
> > *nix system on it and have full control over your firewall.  You would
> > also want to get a hub or switch to connect the rest of the LAN to it.
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> Great idea... provided you have the know-how :)
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> Setting up a firewall is _fun_.. but to set up an effective one, is not
too
> easy (though it's a great learning experience! :-)
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>     JJ
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> To be, or not to be. *BOOM!* Not to be.
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