Networks Proxy & Caching in WinXP Pro

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  1. sinizterguy

    sinizterguy Dark & Sinizter

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    Gonna setup a Celeron 400mhz base unit as my server.

    I was wondering if there was any software out there that can be used to run a proxy and cache stuff on the server to improve my internet browsing performance.

    Should be east to setup and preferably freeware, but anything good is worth paying for.

    Cheers
     
  2. herbs

    herbs Nobody but us chickens

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    smoothwall and ipcop with run as a proxy for you. But these will wipe your hard drive on your machine wish to use and install their own os onto it.
     
  3. sinizterguy

    sinizterguy Dark & Sinizter

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    I have adsl modem with a conexant chip on it.

    Don't think that this can be used in Linux.

    Also want to use the same machine as a downloader using kazaalite. So has to run windows.

    + I really am too busy to be messing with Linux atm.

    Any other options ?
     
  4. -Rx-

    -Rx- What's a Dremel?

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    I use M$ Internet Security & Acceleration (ISA) server at home (part of my Win2k Server testbed)

    Works OK, but might be a bit of a pain in the preverbial for you to set up.

    TBH, the caching makes very little diffence on my 600kbps cable connection though, except on DLoading of files (Game demo's etc)

    Might be easier to set up a 2k server, and instal NAT on it through Routing & Remote access (in the administrative tools menu) will assing IP's for ya too, via DHCP.

    Hmmmmm, just re-read your post.... TBH i would go smoothwall with a 400 celly, tis a little low on ooomph to be running 2k server & Kazaalite, which steals soooooooooo much of your system resources!

    Edit: ISA can be got for free on 120 day licence to see if you like it etc, email RoxorATntlworld.com if you want more details :)
     
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