Re: [TCLUG:13144] Recommended Distro for dedicated Firewall.

["Brian Ackermann" <brian_ackermann@bbros.com>]

You might also want to look into the 'Linux Router Project'

Its a floppy distribution running in a ramdisk, with just about nothing but the
basic networking stuff in place.

Its an easy install, and configuration is easy too (menu driven)

Brian
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>From: "Shawn Roske" <shawn@webkromatic.com>
>To: <tclug-list@mn-linux.org>
>Subject: [TCLUG:13144] Recommended Distro for dedicated Firewall.
>Date: Mon, Jan 31, 2000, 3:27 PM
>

>
> Hello,
>
>  I am setting up a dedicated firewall and looking for a recommendation for
> the best Linux Distro to use. I have used Red Hat in the past, but I am
> looking for an alternative. Here are the specs.
>
>  On a 486/DX 66 MHz with 12 MB RAM and 270 MB HD
>  2 Linksys ISA NICs
>  256Kbps connection
>
>  I am looking for a distro that will be the most secure and easy to set up.
> While at the same time being the most efficient (if that is an issue)
>
>  Thank You,
>  Shawn Roske
>  Tech Developer
>  WebKromatic LLC
>  http://www.webkromatic.com
>  shawn@webkromatic.com
>
>
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