* Re: [gentoo-user] Personal firewall for Linux?
@ 2005-08-29 19:25 99% ` Oscar
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From: Oscar @ 2005-08-29 19:25 UTC (permalink / raw
To: gentoo-user
I use shorewall on my gateways / firewalls, but it's probably a bit overkill for you.
A really simple setup can be done with firehol(.sf.net), but I don't think running a firewall on a unix desktop is necessary.
Oscar
On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 14:54:46 -0400
Matt Randolph <mattr@erols.com> wrote:
> I've seen related threads here recently, but I think my question is
> different enough to warrant a new thread.
>
> I'm looking for a personal firewall along the lines of the ZoneAlarm
> product for Windows. I don't want to take the time to teach myself
> iptables if there is a simple alternative.
>
> I'm not trying to do anything complicated like protect a LAN or include
> a DMZ or run an ftp server or anything like that. I'm just looking for
> a quick and easy way to add another layer of protection to my desktop by
> closing all unused ports.
>
> A GUI is preferred but is not required.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> (If you dare answer,) what firewall do you use and why did you choose it?
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