Debian ip_tables compile-in doesn't work

I believe this is a problem with iptables as I've seen a few references to it online. I guess my solution is to recompile with it out, then use a module.

I'm new to linux (had to switch from freeBSD for rean nss) so I have 2 questions:

the module was present in the setup for the old kernel... is there any way i can just move it? (as iptables when run causes insmod etc... to look for ip_tables)

if not, what tool would you recommend for kernel config (freebsd has it right with ez editable files and LINT, but as I understand it, linux doesn't and you sort of HAVE to use a tool)? I used some silly graphical thing that a friend recommended when the machine was local, but it's not anymore and I'd rather not use that over the network.

thanks a lot and sorry for the length.

 

 

 

 

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