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Posted: June 07 2006,01:04 QUOTE
If your running live cd, security is already tight as no one can modify it.aka: you don't need a firewall.
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Posted: June 07 2006,03:15 QUOTE
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If your running live cd, security is already tight as no one can modify it.aka: you don't need a firewall.

They may not be able to modify it on the CD, but what is running..if it stays running and is corrupted, yes...it can happen, and yes a quick reboot will fix it, unless that person nailing you knows what he is doing and then its a pre-coded exploit...simple script breaks in...changes your running LiveCD on the fly and as long as it stays running the hack stays running (get the picture)

I really would recommend any/all linux have a stateful packet firewall like rc.firewall...incredibly simple and powerful at startup...and with a simple command you can turn it off..or edit the config and turn rc.firewall into a router, with DMZ and tons of other stuff (yes its that powerful too!)

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Posted: June 07 2006,05:33 QUOTE
Wow, i didn't know that. I thought i was pretty safe running in ram. I run wireless, the dsl modem and wireless router have built in firewall and i use a wep key. I connect to my wireless useing a us robtics ethernet gaming brige that plugs into my ethernet connection. I know when i used windows some firewalls slowed down the connection, is there any loss in speed with rc.firewall? I try and keep my system as simple as i can and not add to many things that might bring vonabilties.
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Posted: June 07 2006,10:36 QUOTE
Hi tuxmachine!

Thanks a lot for the tip. I have experienced attacks and I've been wondering what to do about it. Now I've fixed it with your help. Thanks again!!

Keep on having fun with DSL,
meo

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Posted: June 07 2006,14:29 QUOTE
Why can't somebody come up with a firewall that sends a virus back to the hacker and destroys his file system. That would be cool.

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