on 10/1/01 1:31 AM, Michael Bryan Bell at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This is just out of curiosity... But how much more expensive is the product > vs a $50-$100 hardware router with a built-in firewall? > > Ie, also thinking longterm... Electricity to keep the 6100 going for a few > years vs the 6100 + monitor, etc? Ease of setup, cross-platform > compatibility (ie your friend stops by with his PC laptop), not having to > worry about the software being discontinued because of cheap hardware > routers, etc...
I run the 6100 without a monitor. I've got a couple of pins shorted on the video card to simulate 1024x768 so that I can still use Timbuktu Pro. The hardware routers aren't bad now days and for normal home use I'd recommend them to anyone. For business use though I still prefer a dedicated machine. IPNetrouter is much more than a router. It's also a fully configurable firewall which allows me to control both incoming and outgoing traffic on my network depending on a very large number of variables. -- Out of my mind - be back in 5 minutes. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
