Re: [cobalt-security] new kernel needed for firewall (?)

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Hi there,

> I am now in charge of a RaQ 4r purchased one year ago
> and i'd like to know if there is any problem if i
> recompile the Kernel myself,

I've never attempted it, but I'd presume not as long as you know what
you're doing.

> i'd like to be
> able to install ipchains or some other firewall, but
> i don't see it in package list.

You can download ipchains from sites such as:

http://netfilter.samba.org/ipchains/

Once you've compiled it up, it should work with the kernel which
Cobalt/Sun provide by default.

Regards,

John