Subject: Re: Firewalls
From: Robert Vogt IV (robert@arborhost.com)
Date: Tue Aug 07 2001 - 16:49:22 MDT
Paul,
> > > 3. Is harder to install/configure/maintain.
> > Much more flexible...
>
> Unqualified: dismissed out of hand.
This statement is fully qualified. Any 'plug+play' box
such as these has a fixed amount of capabilities, in terms of route
tables, etc. Even a high-end Cisco router has these deficiencies. A
computer does not (to a great extent) since you can upgrade RAM,
recompile, etc... The Linksys, for example, is limited to 20 port
mappings! Thats IT!!
> > and upgradeable.
>
> The firmware in the box is also upgradable.
Sure... but what if they go out of business. Then you're
SOL... and you have no ability to fix errors they might have
made... That's the point of open source.
> > > 4. Costs more.
> > No.
>
> Two ethernet cards plus the cost to run the box costs more than
> the $99 router/hub, especially once you add in the cost of your
> personal time.
IIci: $20
2 NuBus Ethernet cards: $5 each
Learning something new: priceless
For everything else, there's Windoze. :)
> Add me to your mail filter.
I'm too nice... plus I was trying to spare everyone the
trouble...
Sincerely,
Robert Vogt IV
ArborHost
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