got a prob: I keep getting this error message when I try to use iptables , iptables v1.2.6a: can't initialize iptables table `filter': Permission denied (you must be root) Perhaps iptables or your kernel needs to be upgraded. i type this command iptables -F; iptables -t nat -F; iptables -t mangle -F as root magellanic: your eyes are all wrong you can't read RichiH: what you mean?