[wplug] firewalls?

[joseph s. gordon iv]

i have been using Firestarter.  Real easy to set up for those of us who 
are less technically adapt.  Uses a GUI and even has a "wizard" to help 
you set up.

Joe

Jason Carr wrote:

> Another software program I've seen is FireStarter, it doesn't require 
> KDE libs.  It does require libgnomeui, gtk2, and iptables (I'm not 
> sure if it's installed by default in Debian anything.)  I'm sure 
> iptables is a requirement with Guarddog.
>
> - Jason
>
> Kevin Squire 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.
>>
>> Kevin
>>
>>
>> On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 15:45:56 -0500
>> Zachary Uram <netrek at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>  
>>
>>> What is the difference between a software and hardware firewall?
>>> I mean how does a hardware firewall work? Does it just block certain
>>> ports? I want a good firewall. Running Debian Linux (unstable) on my
>>> laptop which has dialup access to the net.
>>>
>>> Zach
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