"Brian J. Schrock" wrote:
>
> The only thing I think stopping Linux and PC technology from dominateing
> the networking (routing) world is support. Enterprises are very shy of
> using Linux corporate wide because they do have the infrastructure to
> support it themeselves. With Compact PCI, Hot Swappable cards, ATM OC-12
> and OC-3 interfaces there has to be a company based on this stuff sooner
> or later.
>
I would disagree that Linux could be a major player in the router arena
if support was better. While it is true that large companies shy away
from Linux, I believe few, if any, organizations have considered using a
Linux based routing solution. Using Linux for web, file, print, or
application servers is a good idea, however having a router that is
built on a PC with hard disks, x86 CPU's (x86 would be the most common
used, I'm sure), and off the shelf nic's is not. I'm certain any person
responsible for a large corporate infrastructure would sooner rely on a
product designed to perform routing functions.
Perhaps an embedded Linux kernel tuned for routing could be used in the
development of such a product. This could lead to many "OEM" deals
resulting in several products based on the same basic architecture. A
solution of this type would obviously be easier to work with and support
than the dozen or so common and propritary routing solutions available
today.
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