Re: Router Supported by linux

Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Sun, 15 Aug 1999 14:50:19 +0100 (BST)


> 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...

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