a few more questions

elf · 02-27-2005, 11:25 PM

Do I need a firewall for linux? I am behind a router but that will only do so much, and I am planning on running a webserver (another question for another time) and I feel I might need some added security.

I heard linux came packaged with one...how does that stand up? Is it like the windows firewall? better? or worse?

elf · 02-28-2005, 10:47 AM

this is just for me when I get home

http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Apache

elf · 03-01-2005, 07:54 AM

*bump*

(first post not second, second was link to starting apache server)

elf · 03-01-2005, 02:11 PM

*cough* bump *cough*

<- me bumping batty professor

batty_professor · 03-01-2005, 06:15 PM

Sorry for the late reply. I don't know much ( really, anything ) when it comes to the security end of the deal. But the Linux firewall application is shorewall. Here is a link to information regarding shorewall and slackware, and installing shorewall. http://www.shorewall.net/Install.htm

elf · 03-01-2005, 07:51 PM

Awesome, if I know what its called at least I can look it up. You haven't been online in a while so I couldn't ask you in real time

well I'll look it up tomorrow (tonight is drinkin night with my roomate)

batty_professor · 03-02-2005, 07:09 PM

I know you're kind of server-oriented with this project of yours. I saw this, and thought of you. http://nfs.sourceforge.net/ Hope it helps, without being too much too fast.

Skie · 03-16-2005, 07:21 PM

Linux should already have iptables installed which should be able to handle any firewalling needs that you may have. But it's not the easiest to configure. There are other applications out there that simplify this.

As a standalone machine, Linux doesn't really need a firewall. But, for a server, it's nice to have so you can ban IP addresses if needed. It can also help limit outside accessability if you wish. For example, say you have a mySQL server running, but you only want it accessible from your own machines. You can block the mySQL port to the outside world. The fewer services that they can access, the better your security is.

BTW, I've been MIA for some time due to computer problems and being very busy. So, sorry for replying so late.

02-27-2005, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
elf Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN or Austin, TX depending Posts: 7,038 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 and Windows 7 My System	a few more questions Do I need a firewall for linux? I am behind a router but that will only do so much, and I am planning on running a webserver (another question for another time) and I feel I might need some added security. I heard linux came packaged with one...how does that stand up? Is it like the windows firewall? better? or worse? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! I do not subscribe to threads, so if I stop replying, PM me with a link to your thread so I can find it again.

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elf Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN or Austin, TX depending Posts: 7,038 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 and Windows 7 My System	this is just for me when I get home http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Apache __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! I do not subscribe to threads, so if I stop replying, PM me with a link to your thread so I can find it again.

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batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Sorry for the late reply. I don't know much ( really, anything ) when it comes to the security end of the deal. But the Linux firewall application is shorewall. Here is a link to information regarding shorewall and slackware, and installing shorewall. http://www.shorewall.net/Install.htm __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

03-01-2005, 07:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
elf Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN or Austin, TX depending Posts: 7,038 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 and Windows 7 My System	Awesome, if I know what its called at least I can look it up. You haven't been online in a while so I couldn't ask you in real time well I'll look it up tomorrow (tonight is drinkin night with my roomate) __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! I do not subscribe to threads, so if I stop replying, PM me with a link to your thread so I can find it again.

03-02-2005, 07:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	I know you're kind of server-oriented with this project of yours. I saw this, and thought of you. http://nfs.sourceforge.net/ Hope it helps, without being too much too fast. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

03-16-2005, 07:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 2,194 OS: Gentoo Linux, CentOS, OS X My System	Linux should already have iptables installed which should be able to handle any firewalling needs that you may have. But it's not the easiest to configure. There are other applications out there that simplify this. As a standalone machine, Linux doesn't really need a firewall. But, for a server, it's nice to have so you can ban IP addresses if needed. It can also help limit outside accessability if you wish. For example, say you have a mySQL server running, but you only want it accessible from your own machines. You can block the mySQL port to the outside world. The fewer services that they can access, the better your security is. BTW, I've been MIA for some time due to computer problems and being very busy. So, sorry for replying so late. __________________