[orca-list] Linux PC as a router

["Glenn" <GlennErvin cableone net>]

Hi All,
I have an old computer that has windows 98 on it now.
I can't remember if it has 128 or 256 MB of RAM, and I am not sure if that 
difference will determine which flavor of Debian I run on it.
My plan is to try to make a router out of this old PC.
Although I have a DecTalk external synth that I could use, I would prefer to 
use software speech (orca), at least at first, but not sure if it is 
possible given this old of a computer.
I am most familiar with Ubuntu, and that is why I am wondering about Vinux 
on this project.
So is Vinux a good way to go, or is there a small package of Ubuntu that 
will work?
Also, I'm looking for any ideas on software for turning my PC into a router, 
using packages like Network Manager or whatever is best here.
Thanks.
Glenn