Got a cheap PC need advice

[orion7144]

I just picked up a GigaPro pc from the Fry's grand opening in Irving. It was only $99 and came with everything but monitor. I currently have 3 pc's and a printer going to my router. I would like to set this up as a server or firewall/FTP server. It came with ThizLinux installed but I know I will have to download and install a different version. Any advice or recommendations would be helpfull.

Thanks

 

[orion7144]

Anyone?

 

[amdskip]

This would be better suited in the operating systems forum

 

[JackMDS]

Linux Router.

Install the latest Distro of Mandrake the links bellow are referenced as a good guide.

Installing Mandrake8.0: a Newbie's Guide to Freedom.

Mandrake 9.0

How To Network Mandrake 9.0 to Windows XP.

Linux-Firewall-Tools

A different approach is taken by MikroTik (specializing in Wireless)

They offer all in one propriety package based on Linux.

While the professional is not free, they offer a functional demo that will work with max. of 4 computers.

If you have 4 or less computers it worth given it a try.

MikroTik - RouterOS Software.

 

[FoBoT]

ClarkConnet is easy to install/use