[ale] speaking of DSL routers

[John Wells]

I have been working on setting up one of my old
laptops as a linux router/firewall, but with the
recent discussion of hardware routers I've been
questioning my decision.

Generally, what are the benefits of going with
something like a Linksys DSL router versus using a
pc-based system?  I'm at the point where I need to buy
an additional pcmcia card to enable the router and
plug it in to my switch, but I'm starting to wonder if
it might be the best idea to just go ahead and
purchase a DSL router.

I assume one of the benefits is that the router would
use substantially less electricity than a pc (could
someone who has one verify this?).  What are some  of
the other benefits/drawbacks?

Thanks,
John

__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of
your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com
or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com

---
This message has been sent through the ALE general discussion list.
See http://www.ale.org/mailing-lists.shtml for more info. Problems should be 
sent to listmaster at ale dot org.