As some of you know from my last dumb post about mounting the floppy, I am new to Linux. I would like to learn though the feasibility of setting up a Linux machine as a firewall for a dedicated ...

YES Most firewalls come with their ports open by default. Some, including Symantec's VelociRaptor firewall, come with their ports closed by default - this is called automatic port blocking. If your ...

One of the greatest features of sendmail is the extreme flexibility it provides the administrator. This is also one of its worst features, the reason being that it is so often misconfigured. Usually, ...

Hmmm, I'd assume i'ts your linux box. Plug your connection from the wall directly into the switch and see if the slow down still exists, if so its prolly your switch, otherwise its prolly your linux ...

Understanding the stateful firewall vs stateless firewall distinction will help you decide on the best strategy for protecting your network. A stateful firewall keeps track of the state of network ...