Re: Linux Kernels

Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Fri, 31 Oct 1997 08:47:36 +0000 (GMT)


> 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

hehe..

> 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...

It isnt a kernel issue. ipfwadm is a user program. Nothing stops you writing
the tool you describe and without rewriting any kernel code.

Alan