> Also remember that you can get a commodity firewall/router (e.g.
>SOHO/DSL router) for under $100. They use less power, are quieter, have decent
>management capabilities, and are pretty simple to configure.
>
>
Yes. I have a Netgear wireless access point that also serves as a
hardware firewall (and wired network router) that cost less than $100,
and it's just one of many models out there in this price range. Building
your own home or small office firewall with an old computer and Linux is
a great learning tool, but that's the way you need to view that project
nowadays. The little packaged box is a better deal otherwise if your
time has any value at all. And as mentioned, it uses less power and
makes less noise -- and also makes less heat and takes up less space.
- Robin
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