strange problem with ipfw and rc.conf

[Dan O'Connor]

> Besides, I recompiled the customized kernel and there
> is no need for "firewall_enable="YES"" statement in
> rc.conf.

Yes, there is.

Just because it's compiled in, doesn't mean it's turned on. And since 
/etc/defaults/rc.conf has 'firewall_enable="NO" ' in it, it specifically 
is turned off.

~Dan

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