Linux firewall options

From: Mayne, Peter (Peter.Mayneat_private)
Date: Tue Jan 11 2000 - 17:05:00 PST

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    Given Linux (say RedHat 6.0 or greater) as a base, what options are
    available to build firewalls? Is there a "Linux firewalls" site somewhere?
    
    ipchains is an obvious place to start for basic packet filtering
    functionality, but I'd prefer something more substantial. I could use Apache
    or Squid (depending on circumstances) as a Web proxy, for instance.
    
    I don't think FWTK can be used in a commercial environment because of the
    license restrictions. Is there something similar out there that is otherwise
    usable?
    
    I realise this is a "how long is a piece of string?" type question, but
    there must be different packages, freeware, shareware, open source,
    commercial, etc suitable for different uses.
    
    PJDM
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    Peter Mayne, Compaq Computer Australia, Canberra, ACT
    These are my opinions, and have nothing to do with Compaq.
    "The wise man knows that he knows nothing." - Bill. "That's us, dude!" -
    Ted. 
    



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