Software update: ClarkConnect 1.2

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ClarkConnect is a Linux distribution that turns a standard PC into a dedicated broadband gateway and server. Version 1.2 has seen the light of day and comes with the following description:

ClarkConnect is a software package that transforms standard PC hardware into a dedicated broadband gateway and easy-to-use server. The software is a great solution for small businesses and organizations, home offices, and networked homes!

This software will delete everything on your target system.

What’s New – 1.1 to 1.2
The internal workings of ClarkConnect have changed quite a bit. We are a few steps closer to publishing the “Black Box API” — this will allow us and others to develop software faster and better.

  • Based on Red Hat 7.3
  • Virtual host support for the Apache web server
  • Virtual host support for the Postfix mail server
  • Additional configuration options in the web-based administration
  • Updated firewall
  • Bandwidth limiter
  • New look and feel
  • Red Hat 7.3 updates to December 1, 2002

Changed Features

  • Postfix has replaced the Exim mail server

Bug Fixes

  • PPPoE issues
  • Bootup order issue with Samba and Cups
  • Webalizer reports file permission issues
  • Webalizer reports missing history
  • Incorrect PPPoE detection in several ClarkConnect tools (eg the web-based administration)
  • Plenty of other little tweaks

Known Issues

  • ProFTP fails on a machine installed as standalone with DHCP
  • Webdav does not work with Windows 98 Web Folders

[break]The following two downloads are available:

  • CD-ROM – Download the ISO image to burn your own CD (175 MB).
    MD5: 0920e32bc7adf30ef6632de4dacc5c47
    mirror 1
    mirror 2
    mirror 3
  • Network – Download the floppy disk creator (Windows or Linux). The floppy will then install the rest of the software over your Internet connection. This network install is not supported for PPPoE users and some types of network cards.
    Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP
    Linux Floppy Disk Creator
  • Version number 1.2
    Operating systems Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Linux, Windows XP, Linux x86
    Website ClarkConnect
    Download
    License type Conditions (GNU/BSD/etc.)
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