1. INTRODUCTION
    1. [Introduction]
      • FREESCO is a *single floppy distribution* of Linux, intended to be a replacement for minor Cisco routers.
         
      • It's name is derived from FREE ciSCO, and *is not* associated in any way with the SCO Unix operating system.
         
      • By design, FREESCO can be installed on a floppy disk or hard disk ... and is compatible with 386 (and newer) generation pc's.
         
      • While there exists other complex LRP's (Linux Router Projects), FREESCO evolved from the need for a less complex solution ... a solution which provides easy setup, strong functionality, all in less than 10 minutes of your time.
         
      • FREESCO is very easy to setup, and flexible in functionality. From a simple base router system to a more complex setup, which includes multi-service combinations (such as serving virtual web sites), FREESCO provides numerous solutions for multiple environments.
         
      • FREESCO *is* proof that even some great packages are $ FREE $
         
    2. [Requirements]
      • 386sx (486 or newer recommended)
         
      • RAM - 8Mb minimum
         
      • FDD - 1.44Mb
         
      • HDD - optional, but recommended for large package installs and add-ons
         
      • modem - optional, hardware controlled, winmodems are *not* supported
         
      • (some TCP/IP networking knowledge is helpful)
         
    3. [License]
      • GNU General Public License
         
      • © 2000-2002, (v.0.3.0)
            - Lewis Baughman
            - Serge V. Storozhebykh