Does TENS have a firewall?

Tecolote · 09-12-2021, 01:24 AM

I have been combing through it, and don't see one, but wanted to make sure I'm not missing something.

https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=tens

Anyone know for sure?

jefro · 09-12-2021, 02:34 PM

It is somewhat hardened by default. Not sure they are still updating it anymore.

frankbell · 09-12-2021, 08:05 PM

If it has a Linux kernel, it has iptables.

Most Linux "firewall" programs are GUI or command line frontends for iptables.

You can check the iptables configuration with this command:

Code:

iptables -L

jefro · 09-12-2021, 08:44 PM

I played with it a bit. It is possible to update it but not overly easy.

Tecolote · 09-12-2021, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefro

It is somewhat hardened by default. Not sure they are still updating it anymore.

No, not updated anymore. Just wondering if it had a firewall like MX Linux, AntiX, Linux Lite, etc., that could be turned on. Recently found out (after wasting about two hours looking) that Debian doesn't, so I no longer just assume all LiveCDs have one. Anyway I have a hardware firewall that has kept my XP Pro bulletproof after 5000+ hours on the internet, so guess I can live without it...TENS boots faster that any other I have tried, so there is that.