[Openswan Users] Best linux for openswan?

[Brad Chang]

I only have realtek (because its built on board unfortunatly)  am I going to
have problems with the realtek cards with this kind of setup?  
im going to be running a 1.8 Pentium with 512 megs of ram.  no one will ever
touch this server except for me.

thanks for all the Help
cheers
-Brad

Quoting Michael Richardson <mcr at sandelman.ottawa.on.ca>:

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> >>>>> "Brad" == Brad Chang <openswan at dotnoc.com> writes:
>     Brad> how to optimize the os/kernel for a good stable high
>     Brad> connection free/openswan installation?
> 
>   There really isn't a lot to do that is openswan specific.
> 
>   I prefer to build all production kernels statically - it avoids the
> upgrade nightmare of /lib/modules and rebooting, etc. On a firewall, you
> ought to know what hardware you will have, and don't expect anyone to
> add new stuff randomly.
>   (So for instance, I never use realtek or ne2000 cards for routers, but
> I always build in those drivers, because, I have them by the crateload, and
> in a pinch, you can always find one nearby to substitute)
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> - --
> ]       ON HUMILITY: to err is human. To moo, bovine.           |  firewalls 
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Thanks and best regards,
-Brad Chang
-http://www.dotnoc.com


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