Author: O. Veli
Date: 09:27:46 01/02/00
I would like to establish a national Internet chess server (ICS). What do I need to do? I think I need a PC (not too much power is necessary, a plain Pentium or even a 486 is supposed to be enough), Linux, source code, 24-hour connection to the Internet with a dynamic IP. How much computer power is really necessary? Is memory size important? Can I run the source code at the FICS site (http://freechess.org) with Linux? I am not familiar with Unix or Linux. Would this be a big problem? If run with X-windows, is Linux similar to Windows? As I understand the FICS programmers have improved the source code, which they give away, a lot. I heard that it is a GNU. If so, can I get latest version from them? They do not seem to like the idea. What is the cheapest way to have 24 hour connection to Internet? I assume I can get this type of connection from a PC company or a university. Are there any other sources where I can get this type of connection for as cheap as possible? How hard is it to setup an ICS? I would appreciate any help in this matter.
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