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IPFire vs LWN.net

A side-by-side look at IPFire and LWN.net. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

IPFire

IPFire

Network & Admin

IPFire is an open-source firewall distribution based on Linux. It focuses on easy setup, good hardware support, and high flexibility. IPFire uses stateful packet inspection for network filtering and aims to provide high security while maintaining performance.

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LWN.net

LWN.net

News & Books

LWN.net is an online news site focused on free and open source software development. It provides high-quality reporting and analysis on Linux, open source software, and computing in general.

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