[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I've just downloaded pmfirewall. I have some pretty bad questions as I am a
>complete newbie. I want to get this up and running so that I can feel safe about
>getting on the net. My question is, after I unzip it where should I point the file
>when I untar it as root?
>
> ie tar -xvf "-------"
>
> When I run the install shell it's saying that it isn't finding the directory or
>something.
>
> And, does anyone have any general suggestions about out of box security for a
>complete newbie? I know absolutely nothing about IP chains.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chuck
>
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Chuck; You may not want to keep Pmfirewall (flamers please input
arrogant denegrating reply/opinion here). For what it's worth, and IMHO,
I've been using PMfirewall, and found that it leaves some ports open!
You're better off with IPchains. IPchains should already be installed in
your system. Please send back more info about your network ie; how many
PC's what IP's you're using, etc. Depending on your set up, you'l need
up to 3 lines of text to activate it and I'm sure someone will respond
with instructions on how to automate the startup procedure for it.
--
Dan LaBine
Maximum L.A.N.'s Ltd.
Registered Linux User #190712
