what is the best linux for setting up a firewall?

From: stewart allen (inexpensivepcs_at_comcast.net)
Date: 02/29/04 

Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 21:19:15 -0500

Hi all
I need some quick advice. I am not completely new at Lixux, since I already
installed Redhat Linux 7.X. That was not much of a challenge, because I did
not do much more than insert the cd into my computer cd-rom drive.
I am now at the point where I have a mixed network at home which i am using
baically for education purpose. So I would like to set up a firewall for my
network, but would like to use a Linux distribution, because it may be
cheaper. Can someone advise me which distribution may be the easiest for
setting up a firewall. Since i lack basic proficiency in Linux I would like
to have it very simple to use.

stewart

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