The reason I suggested running the system off of a CD was not really to allow for more space, although that was a side benefit. I was more interested in the security aspects of having my configuration stored on a read-only media. In my situation I use GB internally at several remote sites that all have the same configuration for ease of management so its not necessary that I make many changes to the system but that would not work for all (as we can gather from the posts). For storage there are other solutions obviously such as flash memory and solid state hard drives, or net boot for that matter (I don't feel comfortable with the security aspects of that last one) these I tend to consider more exotic solutions and items that defeat one of the major reasons that I was attracted to GB, which is its simplicity of design and operation. I would prefer to see the option to choose your boot media rather than be strapped to one solution, but above all I would not like to see the software only version go away as features were added and the OS become to large for a single floppy.
-----Original Message----- From: John Stokes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: None To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Storage options for GNAT Box (Was: RE: Win2k as VPN Client Send postings to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Access the list archives at: http://www.gnatbox.com/gb-users/ ---------------------------------- At 04:15 PM 2/17/00 -0500, Paul Emerson wrote: >What do you think is in our GB-100 Firewall Appliance? I think is is a great product. However, I don't feel it is the answer to this message thread. As I was evaluating GNAT Box for purchase I seen the press announcement about the GB-100. Going through my local vendor I could get no more information about the GB-100 than what was in the press release. Nothing about availability, new features, or most importantly, functions that it would support that the software only version wouldn't. I asked if I should wait for it to be released. They assure me that the func tionality would be the same and I would not loose anything by purchasing the software only version. This may have just been a pitch to get the quick sale. That being said, your statement here makes me wonder if I don't have a dead-end product that will either: 1) Force me to upgrade to the hardware version to get full functionality. 2) Live with the limitations of a single floppy based software solution. 3) Scrap GNAT Box for another product. Of all the media suggestions I have read here I like the dual floppy (main functionality and configuration on disk one with optional modules on a second) approach best. The OS on a CD with configuration on a floppy is also interesting. This would allow you to provide all options on the floppy and require an authorization code (stored on the floppy) to activate the feature. I have another suggestion. Obviously everyone using this product has a network. Why not load the optional modules from a network server on the protected network? ---------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe gb-users your_email_address in the body of the message
