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SmoothWall 2.0 Linux-Based Firewall Released

Posted by simoniker on from the so-smooth-it's-criminal dept.

thegraham writes "Despite some earlier server problems, SmoothWall 2.0 has been released this evening - there are also release notes available. SmoothWall is 'a firewall operating system distribution based on Linux, enabling a low-end, possibly otherwise redundant, Intel and compatible PC to become a hardened Internet firewall', and changes from version 1 include: 2.4 kernel, new web interface, improved networking and many bugs corrected through the Beta program."

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  1. Only safe bet is... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    to unplug your computer and call it good.

    Hackors will win in the end. So why try?

  2. GUK IS GAY by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    GUK IS GAY

  3. I downloaded Linux by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I downloaded and installed Linux, ran the mail application, clicked on the e-mail attachment and in a couple of minutes my machine was hosed. I am very disappointed with security system of Linux, since Microsoft has a built-in firewall with Windows XP Professional.

    Maybe this application weill help Linux to improve on security, which it sorely needs.

  4. 5 comments and already /..ed by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    christ. Back in my day it would take at least an hour. I'd like to see proof that people are more productive at work, oh wait, that doesn't include IT... never mind :)

  5. Stop wasting your time by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Leave firewalls to the experts. Hardware firewalls are the way to go. Let them figure it out and fix it when it's broken.

  6. Hmm... WHO CARES. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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    That linux fucking sucks.

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