IPTables

It is high time I really sat down and figured out IPTables. Similar to my experience with SAMBA, I've used IPTables in the past, though I was more just shooting in the dark than masterfully configuring my ever-important firewall.

I think I'll get started on this first, as it is 1.) interesting 2.) important, and 3.) something I should have done a long time ago.

So, my initial project line-up as of right now is as follows:

1.) Learn how to properly and diligently manage ip tables
2.) Explore SAMBA further and get it working pristinely at my home set up
3.) Set up SSHFS and figure out how to use keys instead of tunneled clear-text passwords

Some useful links to aid me in my quest:
Gentoo-Wiki HOWTO_IPtables_and_stateful_firewalls
IP Tables Tutorial