[clug] anyone using a Linux as an Internet gateway?

Daniel Pittman daniel at rimspace.net
Tue Oct 19 01:15:17 MDT 2010


Paul <mylists at wilsononline.id.au> writes:

> Note as I already run my Fedora box 24x7 as a PVR , the Power issue is mute.
> I'm wondering is there any performance factors for a PC vs a router/modem
> etc..  ie is a PC a faster firewall and router?

No.  I mean, technically, yes, but unless you have at least a Gigabit
connection from your ISP (and the data center to match) then you are moving so
little data that it will make no practical difference.

        Daniel

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