Re: ADSL connection dropping randomly

From: Richard E. Silverman (res_at_qoxp.net)
Date: 04/22/05 

Date: 21 Apr 2005 21:06:57 -0400

>>>>> "Mike" == Mike <honey@michaelmoyse.co.uk> writes:

    Mike> I'm sure the modem does basically work. Doesn't change the fact
    Mike> that its still a pile of crap and that anyone who uses a DSL
    Mike> modem and a software firewall instead of a router should be put
    Mike> up against the wall and shot.

A router is a computer with multiple network interfaces running "software"
-- just like your putative "software firewall." It just comes in a
smaller box. These days, in fact, your router is likely to be running
Linux inside. Please explain how the shape of the box the device comes in
makes it inherently better/safer/more secure/whatever you're claiming. 

-- 
  Richard Silverman
  res@qoxp.net

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