Linux firewalls VS. Windows firewalls

[Stef]

I've been toying with Linux for a while now, and I've recently learnt how to configure IPchains (built in firewall for the Linux kernel). Anyway, from what I have read, this IPchains filters frames comming to you PC. Its examines the headers and decides acording to the rules (that you have setup for IPchains) if the frame is to be rejected or not, it also has the ability to keep my ports in steath mode http://www.speedguide.net/ubb/biggrin.gif

I cant describe to you in detail more then that, but my question is: Do firewalls for Windows function in the same manner?

BTW, I tested my Linux firewall on the Shields UP website and it passed all port scans, every port was in stealth mode and completely undetected!!! ZoneAlarm (what I use for Windows) does pretty good too!!

[This message has been edited by Stef (edited 08-12-2000).]

[goose]

Stef,

I've played around with RedHat Linux and also SuSE Linux. The IPChains do seem very similar to standard firewall policy rules. Also with NT4.0, Win2K and Server Family series, you can set IP Filtering just like a simple firewall policy or IPChain.

-goose