Re: Linux firewall options

["Carric Dooley" <carric () com2usa com>]

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Carric Dooley
Network Security Consultant

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From: Mayne, Peter <Peter.Mayne () compaq com>
To: <firewall-wizards () nfr net>
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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