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Title: internet security
Post by: del on February 15, 2002, 04:25:00 AM

As a new comer to Linux and still trying to get the hang of things, I have my e-smith working quite well but cannot decide whether IP Masquerading or Proxy Server is the best option for security. Can someone put my mind at rest. I have used both with my XP machines and they both work fine.

Title: Re: internet security
Post by: Duncan on February 15, 2002, 01:33:44 PM

There really is no issue with using either method. It comes down to a matter of preference. If you want caching point your browser at the proxy server if you dont use the machines gateway settings.

BTW you are going to use IP Masquerading anyway for things like ping, traceroute and anything else that has no facilty for proxies.

Regards Duncan

Title: Re: internet security
Post by: del on February 17, 2002, 05:25:18 PM

Thanx