On Thu, 2003-07-10 at 09:33, Sadanapalli, Pradeep Kumar (MED, TCS) wrote: > IPTABLES ..see iptables-howto > > -----Original Message----- > From: Khademul Islam [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 11:23 AM > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' > Subject: Firewall > > > Hi! Everyone, I am new on Linux and like to get my hand dirty. > > I have a firewall software on a PC that I want to replace using Linux. > Is > there any good and free Linux Firewall that I can use(I can load that PC > with Linux 9.0 and use that box as firewall.)? Is it flexible/easy > enough > to implement for a new user like me?
I had success with Shorewall (http://www.shorewall.net/) when running Debian. Although I'm much happier now that I have an inexpensive hardware firewall (Netgear). You get greater security having the firewall external to your working computer. You don't need to keep the machine on. It's easier to set up and maintain through a web interface. You won't lose your internet connection to all machines if you have problems with a software upgrade. You don't have to understand arcane networking concepts. I bought the hardware when an upgrade temporarily crippled my internet access. I resolved the Shorewall configuration issue, but decided I didn't need the headache. Netgear has a router/firewall/print server (FR114P ?) for less than $100. I think it goes as low as $60 or so. YMMV. Cheers, Steve -- Steve Cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
