OS Router Challenges Proprietary Networking

Jane Walker writes "Dave Roberts talks about Vyatta's open source router and how open source technology may soon alter the landscape of enterprise networking." From the article: "Initially, we believe that the x86 PC running Vyatta -- given the range of hardware that's available in the PC world -- can basically replace the midrange of the router market; to use Cisco terminology and model numbers, simply because it's convenient shorthand, basically from the 2800 series to the 7200 series. There's a whole host of equivalent products from Nortel and Alcatel -- but essentially in that range. I wouldn't describe it as Cisco model numbers so much as T1 branch office to gigabit LAN product categories."

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WideBand has better support

[Rabid Cougar]

Consider WideBand instead of Cisco. Their Gold Support is so good, that often the first you hear of a problem is an e-mail from them notifying you that they fixed it. And since they're 100% American made and supported, you'll never call and talk to someone who barely speaks English. No, I don't now nor have I ever worked for them. We just use thier products and couldn't be happier.