Re: IS there a Smoothwall equivalent for Windows?

From: Jason (schefler@NOSPAM.nbnet.nb.ca)
Date: 05/28/02


From: Jason <schefler@NOSPAM.nbnet.nb.ca>
Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 01:47:08 GMT

Paul Goodyear wrote:

> I just boought a new ADSL modem (PCI) to replcae my router, so that I
> can utilise all the added features of software routers. But my modem (
> Speedstream 3060) isn't supported under linux, so I can't use
> Smoothwall.
>
> Is there a package for windows that will let me use it like a
> dedicated firewall machine, like smoothwall does?
>
> paulg
Does the modem manufactor say they don't support linux? Or have you
checked and there are no drivers for it? Just because the manufactor
says they don't support linux doesn't mean much.

-- 

Jason Linux 2.4.18-6mdk, up 2days,10:36,



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