On Sun, 15 Aug 1999, Alan Cox wrote:
> > Err, because a linux computer doing routing will be slow when compared to a
> > real router. (BTW, Linux is fast at routing when compared to NT (where it is
> > really slow and freezes to computer up))
>
> Bench it and guess again. Except for real high end stuff a PC typically
> outperforms the 'dedicated router' products. The PC is a high volume product
> with cost scaling advantages nothing else can touch.
>
> A PC is a hammer, but its such a big hammer...
A PC is closer to a swiss army knife IMO :)
Count me as wrong then (except bout the NT part, because it is true when I
tested it). However there are other reasons to choose a dedicated router over a
full computer:
1) Better security: There arn't many things running on a router to go wrong and
to let people in (although they are not invulnerable).
2) Better reliabilty: Routers have no hard drives AFAIK or other PC
components that could unexpectedly fail. If it does acutally fail, just unplug
it and replace it. PCs tend to need long configuration phases.
3) Smaller: when you have 6-7 servers in a room, you are really happy for small
devices, and if routers are anything like switches in size, they are much
smaller than any computer.
4) Lots of pretty lights (not sure if routers have them though): Pretty lights
send people into trances, great for bosses :).
Of course, all of my arguements are probably bogus or can be worked around.
Keeping the flames burning,
Beau Kuiper
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