Are you referring to Snort? Maybe you could point to all the Industry Awards that the product has won (I'm sure the list is long). I also would figure they'd like the cost aspect. -Blevins
-----Original Message----- From: Hall, Duane [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 2:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Legal Liability for Company - IDS - Commercial Vs Open Source. Ok. I have convinced management of the issues for the vendor liability. BUT..... What about the legal liability of the company using the product. Here's an example: >From an investor standpoint or SEC standpoint would there be any different legal liabilities from using an open source product or a commercial product. The reason I am asking all of this is I want to implement an open source solution. Because, I believe it's a superior product to what's out on the market. And not to mention its updated more frequently, but management is hesitant. What do you think? Duane Hall ************************** Duane Hall Security Administrator Hastings Entertainment, Inc. 806-351-2300 X-3945
