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| + | ====== Iptables Firewall ====== | ||
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| Iptables can control all traffic to and from the internet, and all traffic to and from other computers on a network. It can be used to keep the computer secure. | Iptables can control all traffic to and from the internet, and all traffic to and from other computers on a network. It can be used to keep the computer secure. | ||
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| ==== Basic Firewall ==== | ==== Basic Firewall ==== | ||
| - | To start the basic firewall each time Tiny Core is started, add | + | To start the basic firewall each time Tinycore |
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| Before connecting to the internet, turn the computer off and restart, so the firewall is running. | Before connecting to the internet, turn the computer off and restart, so the firewall is running. | ||
| - | If you have persistent opt, settings will be saved. If you don't have persistent opt, you must Backup when shutting down Tiny Core. | + | If you have persistent opt, settings will be saved. If you don't have persistent opt, you must Backup when shutting down Tinycore. |
| This firewall is ideal for most home users. | This firewall is ideal for most home users. | ||
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| ==== Don't have anything which hackers could use on your computer ==== | ==== Don't have anything which hackers could use on your computer ==== | ||
| - | If you use this firewall in Tiny Core it is extremely unlikely that you will have any security problems. | + | If you use this firewall in Tinycore |
| However, hackers, and people writing malware, often look at existing security measures and try to find ways to get around them. | However, hackers, and people writing malware, often look at existing security measures and try to find ways to get around them. | ||
