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>If you have a Linux host connected to the Internet and.. </P
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>if you have internal computers running TCP/IP connected that are connected to
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>if your Linux host has more than one modem and acts as a PPP or SLIP server
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>If you want those <EM
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the Internet without spending extra money to acquire additional Public /
Official TCP/IP addresses from your ISP, then you should either configure
Linux to be a router or purchase an external router. </P
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