[COLUG] SBC DSL

[Jim]

Bruce Hohl <brucehohl at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 2 questions: Has anyone used SBC DSL with Linux successfully?  

Yes.  I've done this for friends with Knoppix.  

> What type of modem is used and what
> types of connections to a pc are available - usb,
> ethernet?

The "modem" used was whatever Mother Bell supplied.  
In his case, ethernet was used.  PPPoE was used.  Yuch!  

Note that you might have some problems related to changing 
the MAC address of whatever you plug into the "modem".  

Use a _dedicated_ box for the firewall, whether that box 
is an appliance firewall, or a dedicated PC running something 
like Coyote Linux or LEAF/Bering.