ok, so "ip" just controls the default flow of data, while "iptables" controls the access authority. I think that's right....... thanks :) On Fri, 6 Apr 2001, Arthur van Leeuwen wrote: > 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. > > --
