Re: Microsoft urging users to buy Harware Firew alls

[Benjamin Krueger <benjamin () seattlefenix net>]

* Richard M. Smith (rms () computerbytesman com) [030814 00:27]:
> 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

<bart>
A NAT is not a firewall.
A NAT is not a firewall.
A NAT is not a firewall.
A NAT is not a firewall.
</bart>
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