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03-07-2002, 10:52 AM
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Firewall recomendations
I'm currently using an old version of norton firewall.
Can anyone recomend a better firewall? I heard black ice is good?? I have cable modem connection. Thanks, Rich Tomlin |
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03-07-2002, 10:57 AM
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Lots of people recommend Zone Alarm
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03-07-2002, 11:17 AM
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Black Ice is highly over rated and more of a detection system than a firewall. ZoneAlarm is good, Outpost isn't bad, but I went back to ZA until it matures a bit (still needs a bit of work). If you want hardware, look at either a Linksys or SMC Barricade router.
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03-07-2002, 11:22 AM
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And a good add on if you go with Zone Alarm is VisualZone http://www.visualizesoftware.com/ it allows you to backtrace,whois etc..
It is also free |
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03-07-2002, 10:29 PM
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Go here: www.grc.com and read what Mr. Gibson has to say about Black Ice and others. Seems ZoneAlarm's the way to go. Also, run his great diagnostics to test your current firewall.
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03-07-2002, 11:50 PM
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Hi richdubster,
This site has info on different firewalls as well as other security software: Wilders.org  Cricket
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03-07-2002, 11:55 PM
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Don't forget this one> Protecting Your Privacy & Security On a Home PC
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03-21-2002, 08:09 PM
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I was a fan of ZoneAlarm.
Currently use Tiny Personal Firewall, and find it a lot better then ZA. http://www.tinysoftware.com/
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03-21-2002, 08:34 PM
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"Not all those who wander are lost" J.R.R. Tolkien Last edited by RayCom; 03-21-2002 at 08:38 PM. |
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03-21-2002, 09:44 PM
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We only use Tiny to stop rogue connections going out... smoothwall stops most of the stuff that trys to get in... hehe!
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03-21-2002, 10:20 PM
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I had Nortons but I switched to Zone Alarm.
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03-22-2002, 06:50 AM
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Just make sure of one thing, don't buy ZoneAlarm. The free version will do fine. I use a router and ZoneAlarm. The router for incoming baddies, ZA for outgoing.
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03-22-2002, 07:33 AM
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I have used ZA, ZA Pro, and Norton. A hardware firewall is far superior in both protection from incoming threats and ease of use. Once set up it is carefree and doesn't slow down the system or cause problems on the network. IMHO a router or similar device is the way to go. Also, a router can be had for less than the price of Norton Firewall!
RayCom Last edited by RayCom; 03-22-2002 at 07:41 AM. |
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