Date: Thu, 15 May 1997 16:20:25 -0400 From: dennis <dennis@etinc.com> To: Bradley Dunn <bradley@dunn.org> Cc: isp@freebsd.org Subject: Re: interface card to connect 64k..256k to connect to internet Message-ID: <3.0.32.19970515162022.00a36f00@etinc.com>
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At 01:54 PM 5/15/97 -0400, you wrote: >Well, check this out: >4 x ET/5025PQ-4-25-V.35 (4 T1 Capable Ports) @ $1995. = $7980. >Basic Pentium box with 64MB RAM, 1GB SCSI, PCI ether < $2000 Well...the math isnt QUITE that easy, as you'd need a special MB with more than 4 PCI slots to do this....but I dont think that the original poster is talking about high density routers.....for the low end its pretty difficult to justify the freebsd box vs the cheapy router...particularly on a 56kbs PTP line. But an ISP that puts up a bunch of compatible systems routers for his serial line customers not only doesnt know what hes doing, but he's ripping off his customers. Dennis
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