I have installed pmfirewall on my linux box and it works very well when set up
correctly. See newbie mail archive for some very good help. I don't game so I
am not sure how to insure that games will function properly through it.
Pmfirewall is free for the download.
Dennis Registered Linux user # 180842
Joe Brault wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> In the last few days I have seen many postings on the list pertaining to
> different firewall software that is based on Linux. I am looking to set up
> my own firewall for my computers at college, and I am wondering which of
> these programs I have heard about would work better... So far I have heard
> of Freesco, and Fireplug.
>
> I would like to create a firewall (separate computer if that is better)
> that will protect my windows and Linux boxes ( I have a dual boot desktop
> and laptop). I would still like to be able to use the Internet fully and
> play games, as well as Telnet or FTP into the other box from somewhere on
> campus (with my laptop) if I ever need to.
> As far as I can tell, my university (Southern Illinois University at
> Carbondale) has no firewall for the students connected to the network... I
> know very little about networks and how they work, so even after I have read
> the manuals on Freesco and Fireplug, I am still very lost as to how to
> proceed. I would ideally like my computers to not be seen by the outside
> world :) If anyone knows which program (freesco or fireplug, or another
> one) would do what I am looking for, I would greatly appreciate the input.
> Also, some quick info on what my firewall box should have in it would be a
> plus :) Thanks in advance and sorry for the long posting!
>
> - Joe :)
>
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