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[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] RE: [FW1] Re: Nokia vs NT (and solaris, just for kicks)
Installing package. We only run FW-1 on the firewall. that would be our policy no matter what OS it was. We do not have services that have mysteriously stopped I do not need a hot rod in my environment a 4 door sedan is fine, i am not image critical. Cost NT US$350, no CALs required About the equvilent of a penny in the true overall cost of running a firewall. What would that be $350 about 4 hours for a linux guru or your wage for a day or two? (I am unfamilar with US pay rates) We know NT, hell I used it when it was 3Com 3+Open. You may know linux/soalris/nokia. Everyone should stick with what OS you know well. OK I have not got to 5 9s for the NT servers I look after but I consider 4 9s a damn good A- -----Original Message----- From: Paul DeHerrera [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, 23 February 2001 7:11 AM To: Ian Campbell; 'Firewall-1 Mailinglist Digest' Subject: RE: [FW1] Re: Nokia vs NT (and solaris, just for kicks) How about rebooting after installing a package, or having to start a service that mysteriously stopped. Those things only indicate stability what about performance? Have you even seen Linux benchmarks? Oh yeah, there is the price thing too. How much do you have invested in NT? Linux is FREE. Yes, the apps are free too including sendmail, samba (for your Windows users), netatalk, etc. No purchasing of CALs on Linux. Respectfully, Paul DeHerrera *************************************************** This e-mail is not an official statement of the Waikato Regional Council unless otherwise stated. Visit our website http://www.ew.govt.nz *************************************************** ================================================================================ To unsubscribe from this mailing list, please see the instructions at http://www.checkpoint.com/services/mailing.html ================================================================================
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