RE: Novice asks "OpenBSD best firewall?"

["Boaz" <boclark () cox net>]

I am also new to this security, but I just installed ipcop.  It is also
free.
The link is http://www.ipcop.org/cgi-bin/twiki/view/IPCop/WebHome

It is easy to configure, and you don't have all the extras running on the
box.  It is just a firewall.   So far I like it.  I am running it on an old
Compaq workstation 400 Mhz with no issues.

If anyone has more experience with ipcop or has other information, please
chime in.

BoClark

-----Original Message-----
From: Tim McGuigan [mailto:timst4 () hotmail com]
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 11:38 AM
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: Novice asks "OpenBSD best firewall?"




Hi I am putting together a network in a large house/dormitory.  I am going
to be running some internet apps.  Is OpenBSD the best option to use for a
firewall?  Is there any purchaseable firewall software that I can buy that
works well and will save time (I'm also not footing the bill for this, so
price isn't as much of a factor)?  McAfee Firewall seems so gumby, but I'm
not sure about OpenBSD.    Thanks for any help in advance.
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