[ale] recommendations for a..... standalone Linux security firewall...

[ale_nospam at fayettedigital.com (Jim Lynch)]

Geoffrey wrote:
> Courtney Thomas wrote:
>   
>> Greetings !
>>
>> I want to use a standalone Linux box, possibly running from a CD and through
>> which all must pass, at least from the internet, that will be a firewall for
>> my home LAN. But if running from a CD gains nothing, forget it. I have
>> several older idle boxes if they'd suffice. I can also go wired or wireless,
>> and am receptive to any setup.
>>
>> What recommendation(s) do you have for such a box, please ?
>>     
>
> Smoothwall
>
>   
Just curious, do you have to have a system with two NICs to run a 
firewall? From a security standpoint, it make sense but is it a requirement?

Thanks,
Jim.