On Fri, Apr 15, 2005 at 02:24:01PM -0500, Thomas Jones wrote: > Is there a resource available that contains a complete compilation of > the syntax used by iptables rules? Targets only available in certain > chains, positional semantics, and structure requirements, etc... > > A book, howto, tutorial anything. > > I've found the resources via google do not have a complete listing of > available commands, options, and accepted values and/or value ranges. > > I am developing an Document Type Definition to provide proper format of > iptables rules and/or commands for a custom XML Markup Language. But, > given the complexities of both DTD development syntax and iptables > syntax; it has proven to be heck of a job. > > Any help would be greatly appreciated. i honestly don't mean this as some sort of wise-ass answer, but you appear to be asking for the information contained in 'man 8 iptables.' if you need the usage details for non-standard extensions, you can refer to the 'help' file in each extension's subdirectory in PoM (best way to get PoM these days is via svn @ http://svn.netfilter.org/netfilter/trunk/patch-o-matic-ng/ ) -j -- "Tom Tucker: I think I speak for everyone when I say, New York and everyone from there can fornicate themselves with an iron stick." --Family Guy
