[ISSUE] Deprecate iptables in favor of nftables

[ISSUE] Deprecate iptables in favor of nftables

[voidlinux-github]

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New issue by Ypnose on void-packages repository

https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/issues/16195

Description:
Hi there,

Major actors in Linux world like Red Hat or Debian are starting to replace iptables by nftables. Other firewall solutions like Firewalld are also switching to nftables as the default backend.

On Void, we are still using iptables. Would you agree to gradually start the switch ? What is your opinion ?

https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/using-nftables-red-hat-enterprise-linux-8
https://wiki.debian.org/nftables
https://developers.redhat.com/blog/2018/08/10/firewalld-the-future-is-nftables/

Sincerely

Re: Deprecate iptables in favor of nftables

[brutal-force]

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New comment by brutal-force on void-packages repository

https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/issues/16195#issuecomment-2564761444

Comment:
> Void does not include any firewall by default 

@leahneukirchen It seems you're lying, or perhaps you forgot? iptables is installed by default. Read the first sentence here: https://docs.voidlinux.org/config/network/firewalls.html. It seems you should reconsider this question after 5 years instead of assuming everything is fine as it is.

Re: Deprecate iptables in favor of nftables

[zdykstra]

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New comment by zdykstra on void-packages repository

https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/issues/16195#issuecomment-2564795811

Comment:
It's not a good look to accuse a long-standing and deeply respected member of the Void community of lying. An apology would be a good start.

Re: Deprecate iptables in favor of nftables

[brutal-force]

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New comment by brutal-force on void-packages repository

https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/issues/16195#issuecomment-2565260150

Comment:
I see no reason to apologize to people who think they’re smarter than everyone else. Besides, is telling the truth to someone’s face really rude? Since when is pointing out someone’s mistakes considered impolite? You made a mistake, my friend—accept it, live with it, grow from it, and don’t repeat it in the future. Simple, isn’t it?

Re: Deprecate iptables in favor of nftables

[tranzystorekk]

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New comment by brutal-force on void-packages repository

https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/issues/16195#issuecomment-2565260150

Comment:
I see no reason to apologize to people who think they’re smarter than everyone else. Besides, is telling the truth to someone’s face really rude? Since when is pointing out someone’s mistakes considered impolite? You made a mistake, my friend—accept it, live with it, grow from it, and don’t repeat it in the future. Simple, isn’t it?