SONaFR is software that can transform a computer into a router, NAT, and firewall system. It's based on OpenBSD 4.1 and can be stored on a single floppy disk.
SONaFR is a small system based on the highly secure OpenBSD 4.1 software, boasting router, NAT, and firewall capabilities that can fit onto just one floppy disk. With OpenBSD's one-of-a-kind packet filter (firewall), this system is known to be an excellent security solution, providing peace of mind to its users.
Initially intending to include configuration scripts with the product, the SONaFR team found that, with billions of systems in use, offering manual configuration would be the most user-friendly option for their customers. Although configuration must be done manually, it requires only a small amount of time and offers greater flexibility than automated setups.
The SONaFR floppy distro comes packed with a minimal kernel, which means every driver cannot be compiled into the kernel, making it necessary to have two network interface cards (NICs) available to use with SONaFR. Users can verify all network interfaces within the system by typing "ifconfig" and view all supported cards by checking out "more etc/cards."
Installing SONaFR requires nothing more than an operational computer (Pentium or 486) equipped with a diskette drive and at least 9.5 MB of RAM. With no installation necessary, users can simply boot up the diskette to get started. SONaFR comes with a small editor (mg) and an editable filesystem stored in memory, making the configuration process as easy as possible.
Though SONaFR's NIC detection ability is impressive, some network cards may not be recognized due to the minimalist kernel. As a result, the system will show a navigating text upon booting, allowing users to press SPACE to read the introduction text up to its end. SONaFR offers reliable, ultra-secure network management capabilities for those willing to put in the time and effort to use it manually.
Initially intending to include configuration scripts with the product, the SONaFR team found that, with billions of systems in use, offering manual configuration would be the most user-friendly option for their customers. Although configuration must be done manually, it requires only a small amount of time and offers greater flexibility than automated setups.
The SONaFR floppy distro comes packed with a minimal kernel, which means every driver cannot be compiled into the kernel, making it necessary to have two network interface cards (NICs) available to use with SONaFR. Users can verify all network interfaces within the system by typing "ifconfig" and view all supported cards by checking out "more etc/cards."
Installing SONaFR requires nothing more than an operational computer (Pentium or 486) equipped with a diskette drive and at least 9.5 MB of RAM. With no installation necessary, users can simply boot up the diskette to get started. SONaFR comes with a small editor (mg) and an editable filesystem stored in memory, making the configuration process as easy as possible.
Though SONaFR's NIC detection ability is impressive, some network cards may not be recognized due to the minimalist kernel. As a result, the system will show a navigating text upon booting, allowing users to press SPACE to read the introduction text up to its end. SONaFR offers reliable, ultra-secure network management capabilities for those willing to put in the time and effort to use it manually.
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