RE: Suggestions Needed

From: Brent Gardner (bgardner@iprocorp.com)
Date: 02/25/03

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    From: "Brent Gardner" <bgardner@iprocorp.com>
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Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 15:54:32 -0700

    I would recommend a stripped-down OS that lets you build up to what you need
    rather than try to strip down a standard *nix distro. There's too much you
    might miss these days.

    I like the Linux Embedded Application Firewall, available at
    leaf.sourceforge.net. Distros are available that include a 2.4.x kernel
    with iptables. Most distros will boot from a floppy and run in a ramdrive,
    so you can try them without overwriting the drive in your spare PC.

    Brent Gardner
    Network Administrator
    IPRO Tech, Inc.
    www.iprocorp.com
    602-324-4776

    -----Original Message-----
    From: Justyn [mailto:dragon@dlance.com]
    Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 10:55 PM
    To: security-basics@securityfocus.com
    Subject: Suggestions Needed

    I'm a home user rather new to firewalls. I have a spare pc I want to use
    as a firewall machine for our local lan of 2 workstations w/cable modem.
    I'm wanting a linux/unix flavor os for the firewall system. Would I be
    better off using a stripped down os that is tailored for firewall
    machines or something like redhat/freebsd? Would would anyone suggestion
    as a starting place to learn.

    Thanks!

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