Re: Novice asks "OpenBSD best firewall?"

From: T Shawn Knisely (shawn_at_knisely.org)
Date: 06/15/04

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    Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 11:01:38 -0400
To: Tim McGuigan <timst4@hotmail.com>

    Tim McGuigan wrote:
    >
    > Hi I am putting together a network in a large house/dormitory. I am going to
    > be running some internet apps. Is OpenBSD the best option to use for a
    > firewall? Is there any purchaseable firewall software that I can buy that works
    > well and will save time (I'm also not footing the bill for this, so price isn't
    > as much of a factor)? McAfee Firewall seems so gumby, but I'm not sure about
    > OpenBSD.
    >
    > Thanks for any help in advance.
    >
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    I personally use and advocate the use of Astaro Linux for a firewall
    solution. They make a home user license available for free. It is easy
    to setup and configure and provides a lot more than just a firewall.
    http://www.astaro.com

    Good luck,

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