On 8/12/05, Orlando Andico <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > on a side-topic, it amuses me that people still recommend using Linux > boxes for firewall/NAT work for SME/SoHo applications. why bother with > the $^#$%$!! system administration and security issues of Linux when > you can buy a Linksys appliance (which incidentally is Linux inside) > for less than 5000 which does the job just as well, doesn't crash, > doesn't take forever to boot, consumes a tiny amount of power, just > sits there day in and day out and has no fan.
That's right, using solid-state devices like Linksys VPN units are going to be much more reliable, much easier to administer, and a whole lot cheaper. The OP should really consider this option. I guess the only reasons to go for the full Linux box setup would be that if you have very special needs that only a custom setup can provide, or you just love to tinker and you really want to build your VPN net from scratch, learning lots of things in the process. And provided, of course, that you have the luxury of time and a bigger budget. -bodgie _________________________________________________ Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List [email protected] (#PLUG @ irc.free.net.ph) Read the Guidelines: http://linux.org.ph/lists Searchable Archives: http://archives.free.net.ph
