Re: Shorewall probelms

From: Neil Ellwood (cagoanywhere2_at_beenandgonet.com)
Date: 05/21/04

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    Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 07:36:07 +0000 (UTC)
    
    

    On Thu, 20 May 2004 16:57:17 -0700, DJ V wrote:

    > I just recently put RedHat 9 (Shrike) on my box, which previously had
    > XP on it. While looking for firewalls, Shorewall was recommended by
    > somebody I know. I downloaded it (and managed to install it
    > successfully, took me awhile tho cuz linux installing is different
    > from windows) and i managed to figure out how to turn it on. When its
    > on, it blocks all internet communication whatsoever. How do I make it
    > allow me to go on the internet and have it block hackers.
    >
    > My current configuration:
    >
    > My box
    > (goes through)
    > Hub
    > (goes through)
    > DSL connection
    >
    > Plz Help!!!
    >
    > Thanks,
    >
    > The DJ V
    I use Mandrake 10 and have shorewall enabled. I have nothing ticked to
    allow connection from the internet but lets me get out when I want to.

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    neil
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