Trinux: Security oriented micro-distribution of Linux. | Linux Today

Trinux: Security oriented micro-distribution of Linux.

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 13, 1998

Matthew Franz
writes:

Trinux is a security-oriented micro-distribution that provides
the latest versions tools for mapping and monitoring TCP/IP
networks. Trinux boots from 2-3 floppies or a FAT partition and
runs entirely in RAM.

Just a few of the tools that are included: netwatch tcpdump
ipgrab ntop sniffit nmap strobe tcp_scan queso firewalk iptraf and
much more…

Besides new and updated tools, the latest release includes
improved documentation, better Laptop/PCMCIA support, easier
configuration from Windows, and a more robust version of TrinuxHD
(the version which boots from a hard disk).

The Trinux website

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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