hello! i have a single m/c connected to the net via a cable modem... i run a debian sarge box with kernel 2.6.8... pls let me know of the best firewall setup in my configuration (single m/c)... and the best recommended package... thanks in advance vinay -- "however fast you manage to reach the peak, it wouldn't take more than sqrt(2*h/g) for you to reach the bottom!" - old jungle saying!