Floppyfw

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floppyfw
Developer Thomas Lundquist
Working stateInactive
Source model Open source
Initial release2000
Latest release 3.0.15 / July 21, 2011 (2011-07-21)
Available inEnglish
Platforms x86
Kernel type2.4.37.9
License various
Official website www.zelow.no/floppyfw

floppyfw was a Linux distribution running BusyBox to provide a firewall/gateway/router on a single bootable floppy disk, but was later available in CD format. [1]

Contents

Reviews concluded that it was a very simple and reliable gateway/firewall that could be established on small to medium-sized networks at low cost and with ease. [1] One independent study concluded that it was " best possible security provided by a floppy-based firewall" for the repurposing of old, redundant hardware into Linux-based firewalls or routers. [2]

Requirements

Features

Floppyfw's features include: [3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Two floppy-based firewalls". Linux.com. 14 March 2005. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
    - "A floppy-based Linux gateway/firewall sure to please". TechRepublic. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  2. ↑ Closson, Sean (2002). "A Review Of Floppy-Based Firewalls And Their Security Considerations". SANS Institute. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "FloppyFW, Floppy Based Firewall". www.securiteam.com. 6 October 2002. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
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