[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] Re: [FW1] Linux/Checkpoint Statefull inspection comparison
On Thu, Feb 08, 2001 at 06:31:32PM -0500, Palmer, Kevin wrote: : What is the big picture? How much competition will an improved collection of : free Linux security tools be to Check Point in a price sensitive SMB market? : : CPVP-VIG-100-3DES-V41 List $8,495 vs. Linux Solution $0.00 : : How many IT managers might decide that the additional security is not worth : the price? Up-front cost is never the only factor. Never forget about ongoing support costs. Even in the free software world, you still pay for support. Sure, there are plenty of Linux support vendors, but how many of them have *real* expertise in security practices and netfilter? -- Jason Costomiris <>< | Technologist, geek, human. jcostom {at} jasons {dot} org | http://www.jasons.org/ Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum viditur. My account, My opinions. ================================================================================ To unsubscribe from this mailing list, please see the instructions at http://www.checkpoint.com/services/mailing.html ================================================================================
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