Ok,
to merge about 3 topics, I'm attempting to install debian because I have that
same attraction to the Stallmanesqe vision of open source.
I am attempting to add a firewall to my network and replace my FreeBSD DNS box
in one shot. So, please continue this firewall conversation, its something I'm
inexperienced in.
On Tue, Aug 14, 2001 at 02:48:44PM -0700, Rob Hudson wrote:
> For just a fresh install of a box, using it as a basic firewall and
> gateway for a Cable/DSL line, what would be recommended?
>
> I'm coming from a FreeBSD ipfw firewall background, so I'm trying to
> test the Linux firewall waters.
>
> > On 20010814.1434, Cory Petkovsek said ...
> >
> > To use stateful firewalling in linux you must use iptables with the
> > '-m state' matching module.
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Aug 14, 2001 at 02:18:30PM -0700, Michael Smith wrote:
> > > ipchains is in 2.2.x and 2.4.x iptables is in 2.4.x
> > >
> > > you can use either or in 2.4.x because they are all modules.
> > >
> > > Rob Hudson wrote:
> > >
> > > > For a linux firewall with the above, which kernel is required?
> > > > I think I read that 2.2.x kernels still use ipfwadmin.
> > > >
> > > > The Firewalling HOWTO seems a little out of date too.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks, Rob
> > >
> > > -- I do what the voices on my console tell me to do.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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