[ale] Bob Toxen's iptables rules help needed

[Bob Toxen]

On Sat, Jun 18, 2005 at 10:00:35PM -0400, Jim Seymour wrote:
> Bob if you're out there could you drop me a line? I am trying to
> use the iptables rules from "Real World Linux Security" again. I am
> getting closer however it looks like it is blocking everything including
> functions in X and the lo interface.  Gnome will not come up with the
> rules loaded and the internet seems to be off limits as well. I am
> trying to keep it as close as possible to your recommendations.
I've not had reports of problems from anyone else.

Do check the errata:

     http://www.realworldlinuxsecurity.com/errata.html

as Dow suggested.  Also, check elsewhere in the Firewall chapter where
I give extensive advice on debugging IP Tables and IP Chains.  Do
double-check what you have done as well.

> Thanks in advance,

> Jim Seymour
> -- 
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