In reference to yesterday's discussion about portsentry, is there any software firewall for a stand-alone machine someone can recommend ? (mdk 8.1, as client on cable (server services only needed on 'lo' , like httpd, mysqld,...))
I would be happy with something that corresponds to ZoneAlarm where I can quickly change settings, control in/outbound traffic (to block spying, auto-updates, etc), several security levels (some apps require relaxed security at connection time but are more tolerant when connected. With ZoneAlarm I can select which applications are allowed/forbidden/or if I want to be asked for localnet/internet client/server functionality ... many options, all immediately at my disposal. P.S. I did install portsentry, Advanced Stealth mode(because I didn't know better) and find myself manually editing the settings file(s) when I get locked out. Maybe more when I see you at the clinic tonight ............. Horst.
