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 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Altheide, Cory B. Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 8:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
