Re: [tlug-admin] Re: [tlug] iptables - Tools for easy configuration

["Josh Glover" <jmglov@example.com>]

On 02/07/07, Pietro Zuco <drzuco@example.com> wrote:

> On 7/2/07, Josh Glover <jmglov@example.com> wrote:
>
> > What do you think? I think it could be a neat thing to start doing at
> > meetings.
>
> Well it sounds good but personally in this occasion I think we are not
> discussing about opposite positions, we are talking about different
> things that have the same effect but a different nature.
> It's not a matter of right or not right. And it's not a matter of
> "I'll try to convince you" ore not.

Exactly! Which is why we should do it. C'mon! I think both of us have
excellent points, so let's present them. Point / Counterpoint sounds
like a really cool thing to start doing at meetings, so let's set a
strong precedent.

Unless you know I'm right so you are scared! ;-P

Seriously, if you feel at a disadvantage in English, we can do it in
Japanese. I'd offer Spanish but just ask Mauro's dad how much sense I
make in Spanish. ;)

> Got fired and let my 14 children without food for two months...

14 that you *know* about, right mate? ;)

> That's why I prefer to use iptables and no depend from a tool.
> Finally I wanted to talk about _iptables_ and how to make a firewall
> with it. I didn't want to talk about "firewalls" in general or "tools"
> to configure iptables. If the people is more interested to learn
> different tools and how to use them maybe you will give a better talk
> about that than me.

Nah, I just think that an iptables talk would be more complete with
some mention of front-ends.

> > I think the format can keep it from getting flame-esque, and
> > you and I respect each other enough to keep it technical and not take
> > it personally.
>
> Wait wait wait... what? respect?? Come on! Since you made me try the
> worst beer I had ever drink... I can't respect you!! ;-)

Budweiser is not beer, so it is simply the worst "drink" or "piss"
you've ever had.

> Anyway I had never take personally a technical discussion... :)

Non è personale, esso è il commercio, eh paesan? ;)

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Cheers,
Josh