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Re: Linux firewall/proxy server questions?

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From: Fernando Vallejo
Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 00:00
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Im not a Linux guru... but I have a suggestions for firewalls... a very good
firewall is cisco 1800's or 2400's not sure but you could visit there web
site at  www.cisco.com

Fernando..

Fred Hebert wrote in message <6ja3mh$47u$2@kiyoko.communique.net>...
>I am looking for a Linux guru for some quick answers to questions about
>firewalls and proxy servers.
>
>I run a part time consulting business specializing  in setting up small
(5-50
>user) Novell, Windows, and Unix networks  networks.  In my day job I manage
a
>mixed 9000+ user network.  A friend put me on to Linux as a cheaper and
>possibly better alternative to some of my existing configurations.  He
showed
>me his small Linux server and it really impressed me.  It looked like a
good
>rival to $5,000 worth of SCO Open Server.  Unfortunately my friend could
not
>answer some technical questions.
>
>Nearly all of my customers are getting connected to the Internet.  Most
only
>have dial on demand connectivity, but some have leased lines.  One of my
>favorite configurations is to user a proxy server to connect the entire
office
>through a single ISP connection.  This way the private IP addresses on the
>network are not visible on the Internet.  This can also be done with some
>firewalls.  Is there such a product available for Linux? If so where can I
get
>it?
>
>Sincerely,
>Fred Hebert.
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From: "Fernando Vallejo" <artdept2@best.com>
Subject: Re: Linux firewall/proxy server questions?
Date: 1998/05/12
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