Re: [TCLUG:18821] Looking for Computers...

[Perry Hoekstra <dutchman@uswest.net>]

Eric F Crist wrote:
> 
> Hey all,
> 
> I'm just starting a small web site from my den and I have been looking for some
> cheap computers to do my mail and web serving, as well as something that only
> needs to do routing and firewall stuff.  I've found lots of computers that will
> do what I need on ebay.com and the like, but I don't feel like paying $100+ for
> the shipping to ship it in from somewhere in California.  Below are the specs
> for the systems I need.  Would anyone who has one, knows where to find one, or
> has advice on how to go about setting up my network the best way possible,
> please respond.
> 
> System Specifications:
> 
> Working Monitor (color, doesn't need to be fancy)
> Pentium I, 75 or higher
> 32 MB RAM
> Video Card (again, doesnt' need to be fancy)
> Motherboard WITH PCI slots available
> Linux Compatible NIC would be nice, not required
> Cheap CD-ROM (doesn't need to be fast, 2x is even fine)
> Keyboard and Mouse.
> 
> I need two of these systems and one system that is like the above, but it can
> be as slow as a 486 DX-4 100, with about 16 MB RAM that I can use for a
> firewall/router.
> 

Sorry for being late with the response (vacation), but I have had good
luck with the online classifieds for the Star Tribune.  Do a search on
'Computers" in the Merchandise section.

Perry Hoekstra