On Thu, 5 Apr 2001, xerid wrote: > Hello, > I was wondering what the difference is between the commands "ip" > and "iptables", and what's better. I know "iptables" is new to kernel > 2.4. I've asked this question before, but didnt get a response. There is no better. 'ip' gives you access to the TCP/IP stack's settings, 'iptables' gives you access to the iptables firewalling code. These are two completely different things. Doei, Arthur. -- /\ / | arthurvl@xxxxxxxxxx | Work like you don't need the money /__\ / | A friend is someone with whom | Love like you have never been hurt / \/__ | you can dare to be yourself | Dance like there's nobody watching