[Linux-Discussion] Re: IPCHAINS help

  • From: John Madden <weez@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: linux-discussion@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 04:29:41 -0500 (EST)

> > > Does anyone know what modules need to be included in the kernel config
> > > so I can use ipchains?
> > >
> > Depends .... which kernel version are you using ?
> 
> 2.4.4

Don't use ipchains with 2.4 -- use iptables.  ipchains is a pretty crude
firewalling mechanism, iptables/netfilter compares with some of the most
advanced firewalling products on the market.

John


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