Re: Networking - Linux gateway to internet for Mac
Hi Marshal,
I'm not much help on questions 1 or 3 but take a look at the
book 'Linux Firewalls' published by New Riders. Tells you everything you
need to know on setting up a Linux Firewall. Also see the Firewall HOWTO.
HTH JohnG
32865e97b5342e762ab140e00f3da23b - Just 'Debian'
On 6 May 2000, Marshal Wong wrote:
> Hello Everyone!
>
> I have a couple of questions. (Of course I have a few questions. Why else
> would I be posting. :) )
>
> 1. I'm networking together a iMac and my Linux box for a local
> network. I've managed to get the two computers talking to each
> other now with netatalk and macgate. I don't know how well they
> are talking to each other, but at least file sharing is
> happening. What I'd like to do is to set the network up so that
> the Mac can use the linux box as a gateway to the internet. We
> only have one phone line for the computer and the iMac doesn't
> have a phone out jack, so I can't daisy chain the modems
> together. I'm a complete newbie at networking, so if someone
> could give me a run down on more or less what to do, or what
> manuals to read, I'd greatly appreciate it.
>
> 2. Along the same lines, I'd like to harden the machine against the
> outside world a bit. I know I probably should put up a firewall,
> but have no clue as to where to start. Again any hints would be
> great.
>
> 3. A bit off topic, but has anyone had any expriences installing
> GNU/Linux on IBM Aptivas? Any show stoppers that I might have to know
> about? I have to install GNU/Linux onto a professors computer
> Monday, and was just wondering how much patience to take along. :)
>
> I think that's it for now. Thanks in advance.
>
> Marshal
>
>
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