Is there any documentation on Ipchains other than the FAQ. Or a script
that would make the job of configuring a firewall easier?
On Mon, 17 Jan 2000, Brian Howe wrote:
> "Sumpter, Lloyd" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi, folks!
> > > I have a few questions about upgrading to RedHat 6.1.
> > >
> > > First, the gateway/firewall:
> > > 1. Can I install RedHat 6.1 without either KDE or Gnome (i.e. just with
> > > X and fvwm)? The firewall normally isn't used as a workstation, so the
> > > fancy user interface would just get in the way.
> > > 2. I'm now using IP-Masquerading. Will this work with RedHat 6.1 "out of
> > > the box", or do I have to re-complile the kernel, etc.?
> > >
> > > Next, the workstation:
> > > 1. Can I do an "upgrade" and not loose all my files?
> > > 2. I don't see gcc in the packages list - do I have to go to egcs now?
> > >
> > > Thanks for any help or advice!
> > > Lloyd
> > >
>
> 1. Yes, you can install w/o KDE or Gnome. Choose the "custom" install
> and choose your packages.
>
> 2. You will have to recompile the kernel from a new install. Also, it is
> no longer ipmasquerading, but ipchains. I have a copy of an article that
> explains the whole thing. It even has a cut - paste section that you can
> make your scripts with. Let me know if you want it.
>
> Next, the workstation:
> 1. Yes... but you will have to reconfigure it again.
> 2. Not sure on this one... check the ftp mirrors for which packages are
> listed.
>
> Hope this helps.
> --
> Brian Howe
> "Insanity is doing the same thing over
> and over and expecting different results."
>
