Subj : Re: Lightweight 32-bit distro
To   : tallship
From : lemonlime
Date : Fri Nov 22 2019 11:57:17

 ta> I just checked, and figuring that we all occasionally stop by garage
 ta> sales, you might happen upon an ultra cheap 32bit machine suitable for
 ta> firewalling, so thought I'd mention that OPNsense has a 32bit version
 ta> (i386 arch) available: https://opnsense.org/

Good call! I didn't realize opnsesnse still supported 32bit. I've been using
pfsense for many years and have been meaning to try out opnsense at some
point. I've heard a lot of good things about it.

 ta> I don't really see a point in thinking that a 64bit OS is preferable for
 ta> a firewall - it just takes more RAM and the 32 bit machines will do a
 ta> fine job - especially if you find yourself a $10 beater box at a garage
 ta> sale :)

Very true. I really like recycling old machines that would otherwise be
destined to e-waste. As long as they aren't unreasonable power-hogs, I think
there is always a use for older technology :)

Cheers,
Mike

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