On Sun, 26 Sep 1999, Richard wrote:
Hello
I've asked this question on the SuSE English list but didn't get an answer.
This seems not to be a question that can be answered on a general mailing list (or frankly speaking: can't be answered at all).
I've been able to find a generic firewall script which will probably work with my own PC. Do I just type that into a terminal window or do I just put it into a file somewhere ?
Hmmm. A firewall is the most delicate system I can think of. Don't forget, it is the heart and brain of your security model. A generic something is very unlikely to do the job you are referring to. Without _much_ more further information this question can't be answered. Trying to help you nevertheless, the answer is: it depends. If your script needs to be started at every system start: yes. If it changes some system aspect permanently: no, until you want to change it.
If I do need to put it into a certain part of the system where do I put it ?
The answer is: at the place where it fits best. Sorry.
Thanks Richard Sheffield UK
Let me be honest with you: if you ran across a script and don't know how to use it, don't even think about building a firewall. How could you expect to get anything more but a warm feeling about it? Maybe start with reading books on computer security. This answer is in no way meant to discourage you, to joke on you, or hurt your feelings in any way. And maybe I just completely misunderstood you. It's just very difficult to answer a question that IMHO mixes the most extreme ends of knowledge (basic vs. advanded). At least that was my impression with your question. With kind regards Volker -- Volker Wiegand Phone: +49 (0) 6196 / 50951-24 SuSE Rhein/Main AG Fax: +49 (0) 6196 / 40 96 07 Mergenthalerallee 45-47 Mobile: +49 (0) 179 / 292 66 76 D-65760 Eschborn E-Mail: Volker.Wiegand@suse.de ++ Only users lose drugs. Or was it the other way round? ++