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Firestarter 1.0 announced

From:  Tomas Junnonen <majix-AT-sci.fi>
To:  gnome-announce-list-AT-gnome.org
Subject:  ANNOUNCE: Firestarter 1.0
Date:  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 16:28:38 +0200

About Firestarter

   Firestarter is visual firewall tool for GNOME. The program aims to
   combine ease of use with powerful features, serving both desktop
   users and administrators.

   The program features a friendly setup wizard, a real time firewall
   event monitor and an advanced rules based system for creating traffic
   policy. The program also helps you set up Internet connection sharing
   in just a few clicks, or port forwarding when used on a LAN.

Availability

   Firestarter is available from http://www.fs-security.com
   Program screenshots: http://www.fs-security.com/screenshots.php

Major changes in this version

   - Completely redesigned user interface
   - New security policy system allows for much greater flexibility,
     including the new ability to restrict outgoing traffic
   - Enables DHCP service for use with Internet connection sharing
   - Shows your connections and their associated programs, including
     traffic routed through the firewall when acting as a gateway
   - Many usability improvements

Regards,
Tomas
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