[plug] Open Source download meters

[Arie Hol]

On 26 Jul 2007 at 23:55, Caleb Duggan wrote:

> I have very little programming/scripting experience, I would really have  no
> idea where to begin. Ideally I would like to have a multiplatform  download
> meter so I can run it on all machines in the house and get log  files 
with
> the same structure or, have a linux box acting as a router  which meters
> individual computers connected to it aswell. All of the  solutions people
> have come up with so far are good for the linux machines  but 
unfortunately
> i can't also run them under OS X easily(haven't made  them work yet) but 
I
> must stay on topic and keep it linux-related, If I  were to set up a 
linux
> box as a router and internet meter, which distro  should I use?
> 

If you are considering setting up a purpose built box as a gateway to your 
network - have a look at ipcop, goto: 

www.ipcop.org

HTH




Regards Arie
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