How many of you have heard about the Actiontec DualPC modem? It's a small external dial up modem running embedded Linux (uCLinux to be exact) with 2 network ports on the "inside". I say inside because it's not just a modem. It also serves as a NAT type firewall, and a DHCP server for the inside ports, and a small web server for user admin of the device. My dad is running WinXP, and after getting hit with the Blaster worm, it didn't take much to talk him into purchasing this device. He had problems setting it up, so I drove to his house and set it up for him and I applied the firmware update. The firmware update closes some "holes" found by one of the first people to start playing with the Linux in this device. The REALLY cool part is that Actiontec is supporting and interacting with the "user" community who are interested in modifying this device for their own purposes. They have released all the Linux code for the device so that those with the skills and knowledge can "tweak" the device to their heart's content. Links: http://www.actiontec.com/products/modems/dual_pcmodem/dpm_overview.html http://www.actiontec.com/support/modems/dualpcmodem.html http://opensource.actiontec.com/dualpcmodem/index.html There is also a mailing list for users: http://www.express.org/mailman/listinfo/actionhack There is actually a company rep subscribed to the list and personally interacting with members of the list (most those that live in his area, but also those visiting the area). I feel confident recommending this device to anyone running Windows on a dialup as a great first line of defense against hackers and worms. Thank you for listening (actually reading). -- Todd Young 7079 Dawn Ave. E. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 _______________________________________________ TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota http://www.mn-linux.org tclug-list at mn-linux.org https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list