[Ham-Computers] Running Linux

[Jonathan D. Thawley, KC8CPW]

Hello,

Here's the scoop....

I need to run linux on a computer.... here is what I want to do with the
system....

I want to use it as a firewall... it will be connected to DSL 24/7  in
addition to being the firewall, I want to run TNOS (the linux version) for
packet on 2 meters or 440... haven't decided what band to use for what i
need yet.... anyhow that's beside the point....

basically what i need to know is.... can I run RedHat 9.2 (I think is the
latest) with the following system specs


AMD K6-2 400MHz
256MB RAM
20GB Hard Drive

or

Celeron 466
256MB RAM
20GB Hard Drive


am I going to encounter any problems???

what am I lookin at as far as sluggishness, speed wise,or hang ups???


any ideas???


Jonathan




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