Re: firewall problems !!
On Sunday 01 December 2002 15:04, Richard Kimber wrote:
> On 01 Dec 2002 15:13:34 +0100
>
> Matthias Hentges <eebe@gmx.net> wrote:
> > > I admit iptables and IP addresses confuses me,
> > >
> > > Can anyone tell me of an idiots firewall ? One even I can set up ?
> >
> > Setting up a firewall without knowing what it exactly does is dangerous.
> > You should consider learning how to write your own firewall rules IMO.
>
> InteractiveBastille might be an answer. Writing firewall rules takes a
> lot of learning, and creating a firewall is (for many people with simple
> requirements) just a one-off task that makes all the learning not a very
> cost effective way of spending time.
>
> - Richard.
Many thanks for the tip, loading bastille now and will give it a go ...
>From the web info seems good, lots of hand holding and info
Dave
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