I usually use slackware for firwall boxen... but maybe Ill start using openBSD... I like slack for server only things... especially firewall/standard unix type services (web, ssh, mail, ftp, ...) If you really need a gui you can use webmin or some other web based config tool.
Jamie On Thursday 17 January 2002 16:57, you wrote: > 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.
