[wplug] firewalls?

[Kevin Squire]

Dear Zach,

Log in as root, do an 'apt-get update' then 'apt-get install guarddog'
Watch a bunch of text, and maybe answer a few quesitions.

Once it is all done, then just run 'guarddog' Guarddog is a program that
is just a frontend to various other parts.  It allows you to open/close
ports, allow access over networks/etc.  Just install the program, run,
and check it out.



On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 18:02:53 -0500
Zachary Uram <netrek at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 16:49:46 -0500, Kevin Squire
> <gentgeen at linuxmail.org> wrote:
> > Dear Zach,
> > 
> > I think the other replies have already answered the question about
> > the differences.  The fact that you are using a laptop and dial-up,
> > it kind of limits your choices.  Since you are using dial-up, you
> > can not use the firewall/routers you can pick up at a local computer
> > shop.
> > 
> > In your case, I think a software firewall will be the best choice
> > since you are using a laptop. If it was a desktop system, then I
> > personally would suggest a hardware version.  The benefit of a
> > software firewall on a laptop is that you will be taking your
> > firewall with you where ever you go with the laptop (and therefore
> > always be protected even on someone else's network). If you had a
> > hardware firewall, it would only be working for you when you are at
> > home.
> > 
> > I would suggest checking out "Guarddog" (it is in the Debian
> > Repository). Guarddog is a KDE front-end to easily configure your
> > software firewall.  You do not need to be using KDE to use Guarddog.
> > If you are not, apt-get will install all then necessary KDE
> > libraries. Maybe someone else out there could suggest something that
> > does not require KDE libraries.
> 
> Hi Kevin,
> 
> Since I don't yet have a software firewall will Guarddog help me to
> create one?
> 
> Zach
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