RE: Internet Filter Software

<Bob Crothers>
You do NOT have to build a Linux machine to use IPCop.  In fact, you
cant.  You download the ISO, burn it to a cd, put it in the pc that
will be the firewall and boot.  It will load a specialized version of
the Linux kernel.

IPCop is just like any other firewall.  It sits between your network
and the Internet.
</End Bob>


So, if you don't have to build a Linux machine then is it kind of like
having a Linux emulator running under Windows?  It sounds like it's still a
dedicated system so why not make the whole thing Linux?  What are the
system requirements (OS, hardware, etc.)?  I would also assume that it
doesn't have to be anything fancy.

Dave Parnin
Nishikawa Standard Company
daparnin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx