checkpoint secureclient on fedora

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On Sat, 8 Nov 2003, Xose Vazquez Perez wrote:

> ryan wrote:
> 
> > i know this is likely a checkpoint problem, but i'm wondering if anyone
> > can suggest a work-around with fedora...
> 
> There is no work-around, you have to use a 'certified' distribution/kernel.
> This module looks like that it works with older kernel and it was compile
> it with gcc-2.x. So a distribution based on 2.4.9-7/gcc-2.x will work.

I used to support CheckPoint FW-1. Xose is absolutely correct. Yet another
PITA with closed software.

I am surprised that there isn't a SecureClient release for newer kernels
than 2.4.9-7 though. Try enquiring with your CheckPoint reseller.

Best Regards,
Alex.