>> I have been using MandrakeSecurity RC1 for awhile now, but I thought I
>> had seen that there is an RC2 out. I went to Mandrake's website to
>> download it, and I see something there called MandrakeSecurity SNF.
>> What is this? Is this a newer version than RC1 and was it renamed or
>> something?
>
> I don't work for Mandrake but I think you hit the nail on the hammer.
> It's a newer version of RC1 and they renamed it. Personally I really
> don't see much difference between RC1 and SNF.
I got this in my e-mail box this morning, I think it
explains it pretty well..
MandrakeSecurity "Single Network Firewall" has been released --
MandrakeSecurity is an easy to use Firewall and Router designed to protect a
network against intrusions while providing Internet access to all computers
on a LAN. Perfect for small office home office (SoHo), small and medium
enterprise (SME) and individual users, the Single Network Firewall combines
ease-of-use with powerful configuration tools via a secure Web interface.
MandrakeSecurity's main features include:
* Proxy server to speed up web requests and maximize bandwidth
* Easy to use Web interface and specialized graphical configuration tools
* Intrusion Detection
* DHCP server to automatically provide IP addresses
* URL/Content filtering with Squid
* Port Forwarding
* Monitoring tools for detailed information about network activity, system
logs, intrusion detection, DHCP and URL reports
* Bastille is a powerful "hardening" system that provides extra protection
against IP Spoofing attacks
* Filtering rules can be created at the user level or by department to
control information entering and leaving a network
* Specialized feature to allow Internet access only during specified hours
* Dial-on-demand for a hassle-free way to share a dial-up connection
* Updates through the Internet
The Single Network Firewall is available for purchase at MandrakeStore
http://www.mandrakestore.com/ for $99 USD and includes two CDs plus a 400
page manual.
Download MandrakeSecurity SNF for x86 at
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/ftp.php3#security
Don Head
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