Ipchains and Iptables

[Derick Centeno]

I sent in a query regarding ipchains and got a response regarding 
iptables (which I'm appreciative of) which I attempted.  It was nice to 
discover that at least the response was approving the guessing I was 
engaging in.
However, I decided after seeing the output of ./iptables -L, that there 
had to be a better way other than becoming an expert on nearly every 
little nuance.  

I took the chance to use gnome-lokkit, and so far it seems to be doing 
the job.  Thought this list and others should know so that they can 
pursue other careers besides hacking Linux server/client apps.  I can 
hear it now; what another lifestyle possible other than coding with 
pizza and beer?  Say it ain't so!!

Just poking fun... do check out gnome-lokkit.  Using it does not 
liberate anyone from cogent thinking regards what the computer is doing 
and what you don't want it to do but it's one step better than referring 
to iptables which somehow reminds me that hacking in hex would be easier 
(at least I can cross check the hex with dec).  I'll check out iptables, 
when I've more time on my hands and less pressure.  Thanks, just the 
same. :-)