> he's probably better off using squid on the linux box as an http > accelerator. much easier to configure, just set it up to accelerate for > virtual domains and that's it. > > squid is also a lot faster and avoids the delays inherent in sending a > redirect (browser queries apache, apache sends redirect, browser queries > 2nd server).
This is true and I like squid, I use it, but it runs the risk of not being transparent enough. You end up having to special case sites, and one of the things it can't do is M$ authentication. > after a week or so (when you know that you wont need to revert to the > old setup because everything is working fine), recycle the NT box - > format it and install debian. Ah why wait... you know it's the only really long term solution *grin*...
