> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard M. Smith [mailto:rms_at_computerbytesman.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 5:05 PM
> To: full-disclosure_at_lists.netsys.com
> Subject: RE: [Full-disclosure] Microsoft urging users to buy
> Harware Firewalls
>
>
> I agree with Microsoft's recommendation for a hardware
> firewall on all home PCs. A Linksys NAT router box is
> selling for only $40 at Amazon as we speak. Besides
> protecting against the MSBlaster worm, a hardware firewall
> blocks those annoying Windows pop-up spam messages which have
> become so common lately. A hardware firewall also protects a
> shared Windows directory from being accessed from the
> Internet. My only question is why aren't NAT routers built
> into all cable and DSL modems.
>
> Richard M. Smith
> http://www.ComputerBytesMan.com
>
For the same reason a Kia Sephia doesn't come with 20-inch rims and an
in-dash DVD-player.
People who want that functionality can purchase it seperately. People who
don't want that functionality don't need to pay $40 more for a feature
they'll never use. Should all cable and DSL modems mix drinks as well? I
for one enjoy a nice Grey Goose martini while reading ComputerBytesMan.com.
Cory Altheide
Computer Forensics Specialist
NNSA Cyber Forensics Center
altheidec_at_nv.doe.gov
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