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IPCop 0.1.1 Review

Posted by Hemos on from the lock-down-the-network dept.

Selanit writes "I just found a link on Distrowatch to a SecurityFocus Review of IP Cop 0.1.1. IP Cop is a fork of the GPL version of the Smoothwall Linux firewall distro, which had a review linked by Slashdot. Though it has a slick, easy install. and good features, a number of people had issues with Smoothwall.. IPCop has implemented shadow passwords to fix the security flaw, and their mission statement includes a provision that they will "Provide an enjoyable environment for the Public to discuss and request assistance." The to-do list of features for the upcoming 0.2 version is also interesting. "

3 of 104 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Cool, but... by NetJunkie · · Score: 3, Interesting

    SSH isn't stupid. But why was it available to the outside world? You should only do firewall management from inside your network.

  2. Re:That's what routers are for. by NetJunkie · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Check out the Nexland ISB Pro800Turbo Firewall/NAT box. It will load balance two broadband connections.

  3. Author speaks out. by Babel · · Score: 3, Interesting

    As the author of the SecurityFocus article in question, I'd just like to answer a few comments:

    * Yup, I found this an interesting project for a number of reasons. It was WAY easier to set up than a standard Linux distro, but be aware that's because it has ONE purpose and one only -- to be a firewall. This is good and bad. As a simple, easy to install firewall system, I like it.

    * I haven't played with www.dubbelle.com but I'll be sure to check it out shortly. There are lots of other good cut-down distros out there, and I'm sure there is place for all of them. The one advantage that IPCop has over a single floppy distro is a few extra features such as squid and IPSec.

    * Sorry, the article really was meant to be a how-to, rather than a review. I'm sorry about those who were dissapointed expecting more of a review article but I prefer to write in the more practical sense. If you want a review, here's a one word one: GOOD. I'd be interested to hear what one poster (sloop) found "lacking" in the article, however.

    * I hereby refuse to make any comment concerning Richard Morrell.

    * Yup, Astaro is a fine distro too, and no doubt the fine folks at SecurityFocus will probably review it as well. I'm not that familiar with it myself so no doubt they'll get someone else to do the review.

    Del