On Sun, Mar 24, 2002 at 01:43:55PM -0600, Ben Bargabus wrote: > Hi, > I have to upgrade from a 2.2.x kernel to a 2.4.x kernel to gain some > needed functionality. Currently I'm running Caldera OpenLinux but I > figure since I have to upgrade now would be a good time to switch > distributions. Anyway, asking which distribution is "best" would > probably be useless and just start a never ending debate but I would > like to hear any pros and cons you have run into with various distro's. > Thanks, > Ben. > > PS this box is going to be functioning as a router/proxy between my LAN > and the internet if that helps in forming comments. Slackware makes it pretty easy to set up a very minimal install -- good for a router/firewall. Debian makes it easy to manage dependancies if you're going to be upgrading packages a lot. just my $.02 -- Marc A. Ohmannn marc at ds6.net <a href="http://ds6.net">Digital Solutions, Inc.</a> - Network Administration - Internet Hosting - Application Programming