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?
