For iptables, there is a preprocessor called Shorewall writen by Tom Eastap. Wonderful thing that is maintained pretty well. Such preprocessors makes life easy. This discussion for easier syntax via intepreters is like the classic debate between high level GUI and commandline. Learning commandline lets one appreciate the innards enough to us the utility well enough while GUI would present most common options.

Wrong. India has more regulations like the British system it is based on. Enforcement is lax. Again, all systems can be fooled and worked around, SOX or no SOX. US has had its own share of junk bonds and pyramid/Ponzi schemes where such frauds are done with elan. Does not make them any less criminal. India socially too has a taboo against cheating - stronger than many others. Very obviously, this did not work in Satyam. I'm Indian and am angry that these guys have made a laughing stock of India in the world's eyes. I do agree that most guys in the US do not know what clicks in India. Mohan

I'm Indian. I think such flame baits are a bloody joke. Most Americans think they have god given or endowed knowledge to do things better just by the gift of the gab. How else do you explain Bush getting elected twice?? I've been in the US and have worked with so called successful execs. All this talk of incompetencies apply to Americans too. Like all capitalist tendencies, Americans have learned to pay less for incompetencies, thats all. And they have cost savings to justify the action. I'll bet the US can do with a fifth of the IT and still do better if they are multi-skilled and committed. Mohan

It is difficult to convert. This is also a function of the fat that most companies use Windoze for development. I'd personally think it will help to get cos like Google give a talk on opportunities/SoC etc where open source is distinctly preferred.