[clug] Using a laptop as a firewall

[Chris Smart]

On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 02:27:12PM +1100, Chris Smart wrote:
> 
> Have you thought about a Linux based router, like a D-Link or Netgear,
> that you can re-flash with a more flexible firmware? This might let you
> do what you want without having to maintain an old laptop (that
> will surely die at some point) and will surely draw less power.

Speaking of which, here are two howtos on lifehacker that might interest
you:
"http://lifehacker.com/344765/turn-your-60-router-into-a-user+friendly-super+router-with-tomato"
"http://lifehacker.com/software/router/hack-attack-turn-your-60-router-into-a-600-router-178132.php"

-c