Subject: Re: Firewalls
From: Paul J. Lucas (pauljlucas@mac.com)
Date: Mon Aug 06 2001 - 18:37:36 MDT
On Mon, 6 Aug 2001, Robert Vogt IV wrote:
> > The Linksys is $ 99.00 after a $ 15.00 rebate...
>
> > > Yes: buy a combo router/hub box for a couple hundred, plug it
> > > in, and admin it through a web interface. I love Linux, but I
> > > don't see the point of using it for a small LAN gateway and
> > > dealing with IP chain configs when a cheap, off-the-shelf
> > > product works just fine.
>
> Or, take out ur old Mac IIci, slap NetBSD + a couple enet cards
> on/in it, and go! :)
Except that solution:
1. Takes up more physical space.
2. Uses more electricity.
3. Is harder to install/configure/maintain.
4. Costs more.
- Paul
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