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Old 01-20-2006, 12:20 PM   #1
frozenam_24
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how to set firewall after installing linux o/s?

I have installed Redhat Linux 9 on my pc with no firewall option at the time of installation.But after installation i have connected to internet through LAN,now i want to on my firewall as we do in windows.can any one please tell how to do that?
 
Old 01-20-2006, 01:05 PM   #2
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At a terminal, run the command redhat-config-securitylevel.
This is a GUI where you can enable/disbale it and open some pre-defined ports/services.

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Old 01-20-2006, 01:48 PM   #3
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An example that reminds me a bit of the Windows firewalls, is Firestarter. There are probably more examples, try searching. Hope that helps.
 
Old 01-23-2006, 01:36 AM   #4
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thank u very much.
 
  


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