[geeks] "Enterprise"

Joshua D Boyd geeks at sunhelp.org
Mon Oct 1 11:06:40 CDT 2001


On Mon, Oct 01, 2001 at 10:25:48AM -0500, Bill Bradford wrote:
> On Mon, Oct 01, 2001 at 11:10:13AM -0400, Kurt Mosiejczuk wrote:
> > Not the same.  I'm sure you don't believe me, but I bet Bill will
> > agree... it's not just the capture to hard drive, but the guide
> > data and feature set of the software that makes it worthwhile.
> > --Kurt
> 
> I'll definitely agree with Kurt here.  Like the difference between
> having a linux floppy-based router made out of a PC, and having a
> nice dedicated "router" like a NetGear RT314.  Its nice to have a
> lot of the stuff done for you.

Oh sure, take the easy way out why don't you.  Real geeks make routers out
of IPXs, and TiVos out of Ultra 5s (or Blade 100s).  So what if it costs
more and takes longer to set up.

-- 
Joshua D. Boyd



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