Comments inline. > >My objective: build a secure router/firewall/bandwidth manager system >preferably without any moving components and a disk/fs component that >would allow me to make the device read-only thro' physical means e.g. >tabs, jumpers etc. I intend using a flash 8MB IDE module. I know and >understand iproute2, tc, ipchains, iptables etc. I was looking at a good >firewall script generator and I came across shorewall. > >I need a few pointers please. TIA for all help. ALL IDEAS on any of the >above welcome. > >1. Does LEAF always boot off floppy? Can I load it on a flash module >that plugs into the IDE and make it boot off that piece?
No leaf doesn't have to boot off of a floppy, i have been running an ide based memory module for months now. Some people run from flas,hdd or cdrom. >2. Are the appropriate parts of the fs by default ro to prevent hacking? I am not sure about what you mean by apropriate parts, but most things are only editable by the owner which usually means root. >3. Is there any doc or site or URL that helps a person like me >understand how I can move from a regular distro to this smoothly. I don't know about a document explaining how to move from a regular distro to a leaf based solution, but the bering branch comes with a very good installion & user guide. Check the documentation part of the leaf branch. Kim Oppalfens > >Mohan > > > >------------------------------------------------------- >This sf.net email is sponsored by: Dice - The leading online job board >for high-tech professionals. Search and apply for tech jobs today! >http://seeker.dice.com/seeker.epl?rel_code=31 >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >leaf-user mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/leaf-user >SR FAQ: http://leaf-project.org/pub/doc/docmanager/docid_1891.html ------------------------------------------------------- This sf.net email is sponsored by: Dice - The leading online job board for high-tech professionals. Search and apply for tech jobs today! http://seeker.dice.com/seeker.epl?rel_code=31 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ leaf-user mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/leaf-user SR FAQ: http://leaf-project.org/pub/doc/docmanager/docid_1891.html
