On 6/2/11 6:44 PM, Mr Dash Four wrote:
> 
>> I've already explained why Shorewall must pass INVALID packets through
>> the rules chain (initial installation). In addition, some users set
>> /proc/sys/net/ipv4/netfilter/ip_conntrack_tcp_loose to provide
>> "connection pickup". If INVALID packets were dropped early, that
>> wouldn't work.
>>   
> So, if I follow your advice and add dropInvalid in the NEW section of my
> rules file I will be royally screwed too, is that it?

Huh?

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