I have to say this has been a VERY entertaining (and informative) discussion.
As one of the noobs on the list, I have to list myself on the paranoid side. I would never think to live without a true firewall, nor would I ever expect one to be fire-and-forget. Defense in layers, implemented with constant attention to detail everywhere...that's the best way I know to do it. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Anthony E. Greene [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 9:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: What is the disadvantage of Linux firewall, rather then using ready to use firewall (checkpoint, trustix, cyberguard, watchguard etc) Dave Ihnat wrote: > Relying on the infallibility of your software and administration as your > only defense is, to be blunt--and I have been in these posts, far more > than I usually am, because I'm quite worried that someone will believe > your approach--naieve and dangerous. I agree. Anyone who wishes to do this is welcome to try. Like Dave, I am only responding because I think it's irresponsible to recommend that course of action to newbies. Tony -- Anthony E. Greene <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]%3E> OpenPGP Key: 0x6C94239D/ AOL/Yahoo Chat: TonyG05 HomePage: <http://www.pobox.com/~agreene/> Linux. The choice of a GNU generation. <http://www.linux.org/> -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=unsubscribe https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=unsubscribe https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
