Hi list I usually install shorewall to stand-alone servers or into servers that act non only, but also as gateway for other boxes. If I install a dedicated box as firewall, usually I consider dedicated distro like IpCop, PFSense, ZeroShell, ... because they give me a distro already hardened and some tools like graphical reports that are very useful for monitoring activity. Using Munin/Monitorix/... I can have the flexybility of Shorewall and the confort of a visual monitoring system. I like this combination, so sometimes I ask to myself and now to the list: If you are planning to install a box wich primary activity is firewalling (usual NET/LAN/DMZ/WLAN config), wich distro do you consider/prefer? Some particular packages and/or advice for configuration? Thanks, P. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The best possible search technologies are now affordable for all companies. Download your FREE open source Enterprise Search Engine today! Our experts will assist you in its installation for $59/mo, no commitment. Test it for FREE on our Cloud platform anytime! http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=145328191&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk