Mark,

> I set up a news server running INN on a small linux box - with only 8MB 
> ram - and a small section of news groups (only about 40-50) and it was 
> fine and did keep up (just!).
> 
> Main thing you need is enough disc space.
> 
> mark
> 

Thanks for the very quick reply!

Disk space shouldnt be a problem if i only use it for a small couple 
of groups - the aim of this is mainly to persuade people here to get 
an external feed on dedicated machine.

Cheers,

  Duncs.