From: washbord@yabbs
To: all@yabbs
Subject: BSD...
Date: Tue Mar 22 00:07:35 1994

I'm planning on setting up an 8 line dial-up system running on BSD and
providing Inet access.  The system will have 1GB HD, and 16 MB of RAM, 
running on a 486sx-33.  The 56K hook-up hardware is very expensive.  I 
can justify the CSU/DSUs at $400 US each, but how can the IP router be 
$1600 US!  What makes the router so expensive?  Do we really need a 
separate IP router?  If we can't get the 56K hardware any cheaper, we'll 
be forced to downgrade to the >much< cheaper 28.8 hook-up.  56K monthly 
charges are becoming very reasonable, but the set-up costs are 
astronomical.  
Any ideas on how to lower them??
 
Also, is Phred's lag caused by its connection, or its hardware?  What 
speed is the connection anyways?
 
later.