Shouldn't post this late. I meant < 1.2.6. :( Antony Clarke wrote:
> Apparently some issues with > 1.2.6 and the 2.4.18 as the iptables had > bugging turned on by default. I know you are using 1.2.6, however I > would download the latest version and compile it too see if this fixes > it. Is the source you are talking about from the install cd-rom or a > newer download. If not from cd-rom, back to the monitor throwing.:) > > Russell Davie wrote: > >> Hi, >> I'm having few challenges getting iptables up and running. >> please help! >> The kernel can't seem to see iptables when its called <service >> iptables start> >> and replies with <iptables: unrecognized service> >> The kernel is 2.4.18, iptables is 1.2.6a, iptables has been compiled >> from >> source, and kernel recompiled to include iptables and netfilter as >> per instructions from Iptables Tutorial 1.1.11 by Oskar Andreasson. >> This box runs v smooth with Mandrake 7.2 with KDE 2.0.1. This is >> sent this using the other PC OS and would really like to get fire >> wall installed before connecting to net with linux >> regards Russell >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> --- >> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >> Free Antivirus @ http://www.grisoft.com/ >> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >> Version: 6.0.368 / Virus Database: 204 - Release Date: 29/05/02 >> >> > > > -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
