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Is there a downside to sticking to iptables over ufw? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 day ago by neidu3@sh.itjust.works to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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In short, sell me on ufw.

I learned recently that yfw is basically replacing iptables "everywhere", and as I'm getting old and crusty, this means that I have to learn something new when I'd much rather practice yelling at kids to get off my lawn.

To me, iptables is fine, and I like its flexibility. I've been using it ever since it de facto replaced ipchains, so ease of use isn'treally a factor in this equation.

So my more pointed question is: Can I just stick to iptables, or am I missing out on something that can only be done with ufw?

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[–] marauding_gibberish142@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 16 hours ago

UFW syntax is easier. And it wraps nftables now which means I don't have to bother learning even more arcane syntax.