[plug] Firewall Distros

[Craig Ringer]

On Tue, 2005-09-20 at 08:16 +0800, Timothy White wrote:
> What's wrong with running a stock standard distro with 'server'
> install? More freedom, no nasty under the floor magic that you can't
> see so if it breaks your in trouble...

The main reason is to avoid the hassle of administrating a server. I'm
firmly in your camp personally, but many just want a "firewall
appliance" - just one that's more powerful and flexible than what you
can affordably buy pre-built.

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Craig Ringer