Author: José de Jesús García Ruvalcaba
Date: 16:32:00 01/03/00
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On January 02, 2000 at 12:27:46, O. Veli wrote: > 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? It depends where is the server. In León, you can get a reasonable price from the local cable company. In Guanajuato, as there is no local cable company, you must settle with the telephone company (it is far more expensive if you want 24 hours a day). > How hard is it to setup an ICS? I would appreciate any help in this matter.
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