[linux-help] Kernel stuff---The Big Picture

[Nathan <ncozzens@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

I'm trying to setup a firewall box for my home 
LAN.  I've got a few big picture type of 
questions.  I'm using Debian.

Both of the HowTos I've been referencing on Firewalls 
have me either patching the kernel or compiling a kernel.
Is it generally understood that a generic Kernel 
doesn't have the right stuff to be a filtering 
proxy/bridge, or is there a simpler way to do this?

The HowTo that tells me to compile a kernel suggest 
doing the compiling on a different computer from the 
firewall box.  I have a couple computers w/ linux, but 
they have completely different hardware.
Seems like this could cause problems.  True?

Nathan
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