On Thu, 21 Aug 2003, Bill Anderson wrote:
Here is a short, quick list of what I see needs to be removed from an install "for creating small router/firewall boxes":
what your list is really pointing out is that the meaning of minimal is subjective. Even for a router / firewall.
Just for a few examples:
krb5-workstation
might be good on a router -- give you secure in-band management capabilities
wget
I definitely want this on a router
A minimal install should provide no external services beyond SSH, especially when listed as a firewall/router install.
a firewall shouldn't provide any external services. manage them out-of-band
What should be a default, or even a minimal, is highly subjective. Perhaps what's needed is a better definition of who / what minimal is intended for, b/c right now it doesn't really suit anyone.
later, chris