iptable vs cisco pix ???

From: Linux Newbie (bentan74@singnet.com.sg)
Date: 10/10/02 

From: "Linux Newbie" <bentan74@singnet.com.sg>
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:46:58 +0800

hi,
    apart from the initial startup cost, I would like to know if it's better
to have linux box for firewall than having cisco pix for a small company?

    The cost is the main concern.

cheers

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