Floppyfw
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| Developer | Thomas Lundquist |
|---|---|
| Working state | Inactive |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | 2000 |
| Latest release | 3.0.15 / July 21, 2011 |
| Available in | English |
| Platforms | x86 |
| Kernel type | 2.4.37.9 |
| License | various |
| Official website | www.zelow.no/floppyfw |
floppyfw was a Linux distribution running BusyBox to provide a firewall/gateway/router on a single bootable floppy disk, but was later available in CD format.[1]
Reviews concluded that it was a very simple and reliable gateway/firewall that could be established on small to medium-sized networks at low cost and with ease.[1] One independent study concluded that it was " best possible security provided by a floppy-based firewall" for the repurposing of old, redundant hardware into Linux-based firewalls or routers.[2]
- Intel 80386SX or better
- two network interface cards
- 1.44MB floppy drive
- 12MByte of RAM
