Seven Different Linux/BSD Firewalls Reviewed

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 26, 2007

“Did you know more than 500 million computers in the United
States have been disposed of in the last 10 years?

“That’s approximately 2 computers per person! One of the best
ways to re-purpose an old computer is to install a Linux or FreeBSD
firewall distribution, and use it to run your personal, home
office, or small office network is one way to keep ‘obsolete’
technology from ever reaching a landfill.


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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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