Re: Linux firewall options

From: Carric Dooley (carricat_private)
Date: Fri Jan 14 2000 - 09:03:01 PST

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    Carric Dooley
    Network Security Consultant
    
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    - ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Mayne, Peter <Peter.Mayneat_private>
    To: <firewall-wizardsat_private>
    Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 8:05 PM
    Subject: Linux firewall options
    
    
    > 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
    > ----
    > 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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