Re: ADSL connection dropping randomly

From: Mike (info_at_michaelmoyse.co.uk)
Date: 04/24/05

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    Richard E. Silverman wrote:
    >>>>>>"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.
    >

    You are of course correct. The shape of the box has nothing whatoever to
    do with anything:-

    1. A router doesn't have a dumbass user connected to it via keyboard.
    2. A router doesn't have a dumbass user connected to it via keyboard
    with full administrative rights who will click on anything that looks
    vaguely like a dialogue box.
    3. A router doesn't have a dumbass user connected to it via keyboard
    with full administrative rights who will install any software from any
    source without question.
    4. When was the last time you saw an entry in add/remove programs for a
    router?
    5. I've never seen NAT crash and expose a system.
    6. I've never see a router pop up questions that give the clueless user
    a 50/50 chance of choosing the right answer to protect their system.
    7. I've yet to see a virus/trojan that will uninstall a router and
    replace it with placebo or disable parts of it.

    I'll stick with my router & hardware firewalls thanks.

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