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Old 07-25-2004, 06:43 PM   #1
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Need free firewall recommendations

Ok, now I am using free ZoneAlarm, but I want to try something else. Can you recommend something else that is free to try and not very complicated?
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Old 07-25-2004, 07:10 PM   #2
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Personally, I just recommend the firewall built in with XP. But the best inexpensive way to go if you are using broadband is add a router to your system even if you don't run multiple computers. Just installed one for a friend with a single computer and enabled the hardware firewall. Used this one from Newegg:


http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...130-014&depa=0
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Old 07-25-2004, 09:21 PM   #3
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Sygate Personal Firewall or Kerio Personal Firewall

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Old 07-26-2004, 01:14 AM   #4
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Force, your links aren't working.

I like the Sygate Personal Firewall. I was using it until I got a router, and it did a great job.
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Thanks, andy

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