Re: hardware firewall concern...

From: alpha (alpha_at_alpha.tmp)
Date: 03/29/05 

Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 02:26:10 +0800

I'm still using PCs to run the firewalls, but causing me much noise and
high electricity fee. So I want a smaller & cooler network appliance to
replace the PCs at first.... and later found out the high service
contract fee.. ~_~

After reading many post here, I am considering to setup two VIA EDEN ITX
to setup two ipcop for two connections. (as no dual wan support till
now) They won't be cheap but at least less heat ,noise, and power.
The best thing is free to get the security updates.

Jason wrote:
> * alpha <alpha@alpha.tmp>:
>
>>Hi all,
>>
>>Life is not simple.
>>
>>I used to use a software firewall with a ancient PC , and now want to
>>get a smaller, cooler, slient network appliance.
>>
>>I have not much money and can't afford the service cotarct fee every
>>year for my home computers.
>>
>>I prefer to get a second hand netscreen box (probably 5gt) with the
>>screen os 5 (update but not latest) from ebay to protect my workstation
>>& server (web & Email, which not for commercial things).
>>
>>Refer to the posts here, many argue that fee for the latest firmware is
>>used to add new features. My question is:
>>Do I safe to use it without further firmware update for several years?
>>
>>
>>Please advise.
>>
>>Thanks.
>>
>>Alpha
>
>
> Why not save a ton of money and go get a small pos computer and run
> ipcop, smoothwall amongst others for example?
>
> And anyone who's not keeping current with updates/patchs deserves what
> they get.
>
> Jason