Re: First Steps.

On Mon 05 Sep, Heddle Weaver wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> Taking first steps in the security world.
> I know that a 'firewall' is nothing but a configuration file for iptables,
> but that's about it.
> I need recommendations for literature or other sources of reliable knowledge
> that start off with answers to questions such as: 'What is a port?'
> 
> Any time and trouble appreciated.
> Regards,
> 
> Weaver.

   There is a large amount of general and more specific information in the
Guides and HOWTOs at The Linux Documentation Project, http://www.tldp.org

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