Re: [Setup-tool-hackers] I thought I would check and see first...

[Mitch Allmond <gte203h prism gatech edu>]

Looks kind of cool but the terminology is too technical for moderate users.
Gnome as a desktop will be more robust if it doesn't rely on such third party
applications though. Gnome should handle all desktop oriented tasks, all system
configuration tasks, etc... and rely on third party apps for specialized
purposes.

Richard Bos wrote:

> Perhaps, the tool mentioned in the following link can be used/integrated:
> http://www.fwbuilder.org
>
> On Tuesday 24 July 2001 22:56, you wrote:
> > Right, ok sounds good... if this is see as in line with xst arch I will
> > start working on this tonight :)
> >
> > --------------------[-- burra@colorado.edu --]--------------------------
> >
> > On Tue, 24 Jul 2001, Mitch Allmond wrote:
> > > I think the allowed services for each interface option, the added port
> > > option for each interface, a close all other ports not mentioned, and a
> > > masquerading option should be shown by default. All the other stuff like
> > > syn flood protection, anti spoofing, etc.... should all be under a
> > > advanced tab/button.
> > >
> > > Burra wrote:
> > > > Right... so how about this for the "basic" configuration dialog:
> > > >
> > > > Allowed Services:
> > > > SSH []  FTP []  TELNET []  Ping []
> > > >    ... etc ...
> > > >
> > > > Anti Spoofing protection []
> > > > Syn flood protection []
> > > > Port scan protection []
> > > > Accept all local packets []
> > > > Accept all established connections []
> > > > Accept all  related connections []
> > > > Trusted hosts: _____________________________________
> > > > Block hosts: _____________________________________
> > > >
> > > > ... something like the above, but I will make it much easier to use and
> > > > multi-interface compat.
> > > >
> > > > I think for the "more options" area I will give the option of adding
> > > > your own rules.. of course ;)
> > > >
> > > > Also, in the end, I will add a panel applet to monitor your firewall.
>
> --
> Richard Bos
> For those who have no home the journey is endless
>
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