On 17 Aug 2004, Ralph Katz wrote: > On 08/17/04 16:50, Tong wrote: > >Hi, > > > >I used to use iptables + wondershaper in RH. I notice there are many > >ready-made firewall packages available in Debian (e.g., Firestarter, > >FireHOL, etc). I'm wondering which one do you recommend? > > > >Thanks > > > Going on a recommendation, I installed Firestarter when I installed > Debian sid last November. After 5 mins of configuration, mostly to > learn the interface and change some trivial rules, it was all set. I > haven't needed to touch it since. For me, there was no need to look at > alternatives since it works so well. YMMV, of course. My use is a > desktop, and I'm not a programmer.
I agree firestarter is good, but I'm using shorewall which is also easy to set up and works out of the box for me (desktop). The author, Tom Eastep, has a very active mailing list and answers questions promptly. There is a lot of information available on Wikipedia. Anthony -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] || http://www.acampbell.org.uk using Linux GNU/Debian || for book reviews, electronic Windows-free zone || books and skeptical articles -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
