Linux Kernels
eraserX (root@mail.tor.shaw.wave.ca)
Thu, 30 Oct 1997 22:06:23 -0500 (EST)
Hi,
I'm new to kernel hacking, but not to linux. I personally feel linux
kernels could be much improved, i would like to do so, but i am not
exactly any good at .c programming. I have only really used linux 2.0.30
since that is the only version that seems to be stable. I feel there is a
lack of networking options in the kernel. I want a kernel version that has
many networking options, such as improved logging, better protect again
certain denial of service attacks. (yes i know about ipfwadm, but i dont
like using it). Also, about ipfwadm, i think linux kernel's should come
with their own ipfwadm type program, cept its much easier to use. I'd
prefer having a /etc/packet.deny file kinda like login.access, like:
<+/->:<icmp/udp/tcp/ALL/etc>:<ip address/ALL>:<port/ALL> .
Something like that, it looks similar to the syntax of ipfwadm, but I feel
that this method would be 90 times easier then ipfwadm with the 300 diff
-options and its much easier to access/change the list then ipfwadm. I
think the program should be run like inetd.conf, where u need to kill -HUP
<whatever ps> to refresh it.
I'd just like something similar or better then this implemented in
an upcoming *stable* kernel version. Send me your comments/suggestions...
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