On Fri, 2010-04-23 at 18:16 -0400, Alan McKay wrote: > Have a look at shorewall (google it) for the best thing I've ever seen > for managing a Linux firewall I agree about Shorewall. I've been using it for several years, and it does take a lot of the pain out of managing iptables. That being said, I will add my voice to the others on this list that point out that the OP's mods to /etc/sysconfig/iptables are very dangerous, and indicate a lack of understanding of how iptables and network security actually operate. Some study of basic principles and best practices is essential to managing a firewall configuration, regardless of the tool that is used. My $0.02 (US) worth for today. > > 2010/4/23 cahit Eyigünlü <cahit.eyigunlu at gmail.com>: > > how could i add / remove iptable rules on cet os 5.4 final for tcp / udp > > base on ports > > -- Ron Loftin reloftin at twcny.rr.com "God, root, what is difference ?" Piter from UserFriendly