[NTLUG:Discuss] /etc/accept and /etc/reject

[Steve and Daphne Martindell]

I read somewhere that you can restrict who can ftp
or telnet in to your Linux computer using these two
files.

But I can't find any information on the format of these
files. Basically I want to only allow myself to ftp/telnet
in from my work IP address during the day, and reject everything
else. 
And, would this be as secure as a hardware firewall/cable-DSL/router
between the cable modem and my Linux PC?


thanks,
    Steve Martindell

    SuSe 2.4.4-4GB
    HP pavilion -AMD K7
    behind attbi cable modem
    250Kbps up/1.4mbps down