Features

Designing a Safe Network Using Firewalls  by Paul Wouters

It is by no means necessary to purchase specialized firewall hardware or even software. A Linux server—running on a $400 386 PC—provides as much protection as most commercial firewalls, with much greater flexibility and easier configuration.

Tripping Up Intruders with Tripwire  by Kevin Fenzi

You can ensure the security of your Linux machine with this program.

TCFS: Transparent Cryptographic File System  by Ermelindo Mauriello

Think of TCFS as an extended NFS. It acts just like NFS, but allows a user to protect files using encryption.

Wrap A Security Blanket Around Your Computer  by Lee Brotzman

TCP_wrappers: a simple, elegant and effective means to safeguard your network services.

News & Articles

Programming with XForms, Part 2: Writing an Application  by Thor Sigvaldason

Security and Authentication with Digital Signatures  by Robb Shecter

Interview with Sameer Parekh  by James T. Dennis

Reviews

Product Review   Berkshire PC Watchdog  by David Walker

Product Review   XVScan  by Michael Montoure

Book Review   The Java Series  by Kirk Petersen

Book Review   The Linux Database  by Sid Wentworth

WWWsmith

A Web Crawler in Perl  by Mike Thomas

At The Forge   : Templates: Separating Programs from Design  by Reuven Lerner

Columns

Letters to the Editor  

From the Editor  

Stop the Presses   Linux Trademark Dispute  by Phil Hughes

New Products  

System Administration   SATAN: Analyzing Your Network  by Rob Havelt

Kernel Korner   A Non-Technical Look Inside the EXT2 File System  by Randy Appleton

Linux Gazette   Big Brother Monitoring System  by Paul M. Sittler

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