IDS Query?

["Gaurav" <gaurav_jindal () da-iict org>]

Hi all,

Can anyone please let me know that if I want to deploy an IDS based on 
(Network Based which detects on packet basis) , which IDS is better, 
freely available.

Also If I want to develop a small Distributed IDS  as a study project 
what features or architecture I should follow?
           
Regards,

Gaurav 

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes
off the goal." - Hannah More

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