> X-Authentication-Warning: rlevesque.com: dominic set sender to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >using -f > Cc: > Gcc: nnfolder:gnus-mail > From: Dominic Mitchell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Dave Reed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > > From: Dominic Mitchell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > > > > > A cross-over cable should not be more expensive than a regular cable > > (it's the same wire just connected to different pins at one end), but > > it may be more difficult to find in a store. Since you mentioned you > > have an ethernet based high speed connection, you would need two > > network cards in your Linux box. > > > > > > The Linksys router is probably more secure (unless you know what > > you're doing) and definitely the easier solution, but it's also more > > costly and less flexible if you want to allow incoming connections > > to your machines from the internet (which you probably don't). > > > What are the security issues if the Linux box is already running a > Firewall with portsentry. The Linux computer also has all ftp et al > services closed. Of course, most of the incoming request from > outside are for windows type box which I did not care before! > > Thanks.
The Linux box is no less secure if you it all properly configured and keep up with security updates. The Linksys routers are just simpler since by default they don't (as far as I know) listen for incoming connections. As I've said before, it's really a matter of whether you want a simple solution (Linksys router) or want to spend sometime learning about Linux networking. Dave _______________________________________________ Redhat-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
