RE: Microsoft urging users to buy Harware Firew alls

["Richard M. Smith" <rms () computerbytesman com>]

A Kia Sephia still comes with seatbelts and airbags even though it
doesn't have a DVD player.  Cable and DSL modems need to come with
built-in firewalls for the same reason.  However it's pretty clear that
home cable modems are going to evolve into home gateways with built-in
NAT routers and wireless access points. 

Richard

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[mailto:full-disclosure-admin () lists netsys com] On Behalf Of Altheide,
Cory B.
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 8:45 PM
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Subject: RE: [Full-disclosure] Microsoft urging users to buy Harware
Firew alls

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 () nv doe gov

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