>>>>> "Arvind" == rarvind <Arvind> writes:
Arvind> | Any reason to waste money on checkpoint? Why not use the
Arvind> builtin | firewall?
Arvind> builtin firewall is not as good as checkpoint. why do u
Arvind> think they are the 2nd best firewall after Cisco. There is
Arvind> much more to firewalling than just simple packet
Arvind> filtering.
I presume you have some valid reasons for claiming Checkpoint's
superiority over Iptables.
Arvind> | Even iptables/ipchains have GUIs now. | And if you need
Arvind> a GUI to build a simple ruleset, you need a better admin |
Arvind> :)
Arvind> Actually, GUI sometimes becomes easy because, u dont need
Arvind> to remember the long command lines. its a matter of
Arvind> personal choice. I like both but, i have not yet found a
Arvind> good GUI for iptables. tell me if you know of one.
GUI's in forewalls tend to make for sloppy administration. IMNSHO
GUI's tend to make novices believe that they're experts at complex
tasks, which is dangerous specially in situations involving security.
Regards,
-- Raju
--
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It is the mind that moves
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