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>IPTraf-ng requires:</P
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> 16 megabytes of physical RAM (more recommended, at least 64 MB for very busy networks)</P
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> 2 megabytes of free disk space for installation (more will be needed if you log high amounts of traffic over time)</P
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> Pentium-class processor or higher (Pentium-II 200 MHz or higher recommended) or equivalent.</P
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> IPTraf-ng is available in binary form
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