for straight up firewall I'm pretty damn happy with
PMfirewall.
http://www.pointman.org/PMFirewall/
check it out!
Dacia
--- Joe Brault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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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