News server on cable modem?

[Ming]

Hi.
I have a linux box at home running Mandrake 7 and online via a cable modem. Should it be possible for me to set up a news server on it that I can use from work (Outlook Express) to read/post to newsgroups?
If so, what would be the easiest way or easiest software to set up?

Tia
Ming.

[pauper]

First off, check with your ISP (discretely of course).

Many ISPs block the common port reqests coming into their networks, the most common being web (80/http). The news servers usually use port 119/nntp and they may be blocking this also.

Lets face it, they make their money from charging people for using their glorified dial-out account as a dial-in!

Just check and see what their policies are, it could save you a lot of stress up front! ;)