* David Hajoglou <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> What sort of applications does linux have that either make up, or aid a
> firewall. I have seen some stuff on ipfdw and ip_masq, but are these
> firewall components, or just methods of passing packets from point to
> point? Is there any gpl software that is intended for just a firewall
> application? Any remarks would be great!
In short, the answer to your question is "ipchains".
man 8 ipchains
also read...
/usr/doc/Linux-HOWTOs/Firewall-HOWTO.gz (it's old and outdated but it
will give you some
understanding)
/usr/doc/Linux-HOWTOs/Security-HOWTO.gz
/usr/doc/Linux-HOWTOs/IPCHAINS-HOWTO.gz
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