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From: Michael <mutk@ozemail.com.au>
Subject: How accurate is iptables/netfilter Packet and byte counts??
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 20:03:46 +1000
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Hi All,

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First I'd like to appologise for polluting list with discussion about 
outrageously excessive use of html in posts to this list. I'll think 
much more carefully about it in future, before posting.
(ref thread: "The posting of HTML format messages to this List!!!!") 
Also, I retract unconditionaly the bit about 12 year old former WebTV 
users..Sorry Jesse Asher.
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Now to the subject, quick question:

If anyone has specific info about the accuracy of the byte counts that 
netfilter produces, for example, from the output of "iptables -xvn -L" 
I'd be very greatful. ie How accurate? Are these diffinitive counts, 
beyond doubt??


Thanks for reading, and I appreciate any information provided,
Cheers,
Michael