[fw-wiz] IPChains vs. IPTables

From: Marc DVer (mdver@whiteeagletox.com)
Date: 07/24/02 

From: "Marc DVer" <mdver@whiteeagletox.com>
To: <firewall-wizards@honor.icsalabs.com>
Date: Wed Jul 24 10:22:01 2002

Someone suggested that I use IPTables instead of IPchains, as IPTables is
more robust. Is IPTables more secure for a given set of rules?

The rules for IPChains I use can be found at
http://members.cavtel.net/mdver/start_firewall . This is easier than trying
to explain what I am trying to accomplish.

I am using RedHat 7.1 for a gateway/firewall.

I am also looking for an online IPTables for Dummies reference, in case
IPTables is indeed superior to IPChains.

Sincerely,
Marc DVer

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