[geeks] "Enterprise"

[Peter L. Wargo]

On Mon, 1 Oct 2001, Joshua D Boyd wrote:

> > 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.

Wrong, dude.  REAL geeks use their skills to land a killr job, then they
can *afford* to buy goodies that work out of the box, leaving them more
time to download porn on their DSL connection.  Proving, once again, that
it's the goal, not the means. :-)

-Pete