On Sat, 11 Nov 2006 08:40:23 -0600 (CST) Jacob Yocom-Piatt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> spake:
> ---- Original message ---- > >Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:44:13 -0500 > >From: Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Just one more cisco... please > >To: misc@openbsd.org > > > >I just found out that to add a 4th interface to our PIX firewall will > >cost $100 for the card, and $3,000 for the license upgrade to allow us > >to do that. WTF is all that about???? > > > > the cost of license upgrades on proprietary crapware are so ridiculous. it > reminds me of the ~500 USD that sonicwall wants just to support vlans on its > "enhanced" OS. > > >corporate network is coming together nicely... Soooon my pretty pix, > >soooon you shall be on Ebay... Any takers? If not, anyone got a six > >pack and some thermite? > > > > hop online and order the magnesium strip, iron (III) oxide and powdered > aluminum > and get busy! if you do this, please videotape it and post it to the list for > all to enjoy. > > >Seriously though - OpenBSD has been incredibly solid - Thanks much to > >everyone involved from the FAQ guys to the coders, to the planners and > >the doers. Well, I got a note saying the project itself could use the hardware to hack on, so it may be a tough call... I can use it for good, or for enjoyment... Blowing up stuff (well... melting) or packaging and mailing. I dunno... of course this all assumes I can get it released into my hands...
