>>>>> "Amos" == Amos Shapira <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Amos> 2008/10/28 Dave Kempe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >> Amos Shapira wrote: >>> We already have the xDSL modems. I think what I need is an >>> Ethernet-connected box which can copy bits around more efficiently >>> than the TZ170. >> hate to be obvious about it and all, but have you considered a >> linux box? Amos> Yes, and even my boss asked this and actually over a year ago I Amos> designed such an option (with two boxes and fail-over). We might Amos> even have enough spare hardware to do that (plus buy some NIC's) Amos> but: Also, have you considered other manufacturers? For example, I'm a bit of a fan of the HP Procurve routers ... they're similarly functional to the CISCO ones but a bit cheaper, depending on what you want to do. And I really like their warranty (basically, if it dies because of a fault, they'll fix it, forever). Peter C (Disclaimer: HP used to fund us, but that didn't mean they gave us any switchgear). -- Dr Peter Chubb http://www.gelato.unsw.edu.au peterc AT gelato.unsw.edu.au http://www.ertos.nicta.com.au ERTOS within National ICT Australia -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
