securing single debian box against internet attacks

From: User (qw_at_spamhole.com)
Date: 06/23/03

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    Date: 23 Jun 2003 02:51:16 -0700

    I am on broadband and I wish to secure my debian box before putting it
    on the internet. I have a LinkSys G54 broadband router and 'firewall'
    but as a firewall it is limited (spoofed tcp ACK packets get by, etc.)
    Hence, I need to protect my desktop debian box against attacks. It's
    used just a simple desktop machine, it doesn't need to route or bridge
    or any of that. What is the easiest way to harden it against network
    attacks? I've read the firewall HOW-TO etc. but I was wondering if
    there is a more convenient way than having to recompile the kernel?
    For instance, is there a debian package that would aid me?

    thanks

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