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> > I've made a "/etc/rc.firewall.local".... I may rename it in the future
> > to stand out more, but we'll see how it goes for now.
> 
> Neat.  Have fun with the new firewall ruleset then.
> 
	Thanks. I wish it wasn't necessary, but the server runs MySQL
and if I turn TCPwrappers on, someone just trying to connect a few
times creates a DOS on it. I've tried before to bring this up with
the MySQL people with no luck.

		Thanks, Tuc