Anyone still using their Linux workstation as a gateway_box/router and workstation without an external (hardware) firewall device? I have a small cheap DSL router installed on my network, but it gives very little data as to why the internet side of my connection is constantly flashing. Probably MS Windows worms and virus trying to spread, but I would really like to know what or who is trying to connect to my ports! Would it be silly to scrap the hardware router/firewall in place of iptables and connect the dsl line directly to my nic just like the old days when that's all that we had available??? Note: I use this server as my primary workstation. I run X and have even built a custom iptables script which passed all online (outside) test. This was before I installed the hardware (firewall router device). Also, I have an excellent backup power supply but no room to add anymore devices like the router box. Would I be crazy to trash this (cheap, but seems to work) firewall device for iptables and packet forwarding? I also have several other PCs on my local network which are already routed through my linux workstation. Any advice would be appreciated. Other concerns: 783/tcp open hp-alarm-mgr # WTF? 6000/tcp open X11 # why is X running on port 6000? jay -- Shrike-list mailing list Shrike-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/shrike-list
