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using Win XP firewall
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2002 2:04 pm
by Carla C
Hello,
I currently don't have a router but found that there's a built in XP firewall.
Is this good enough? Thanks!
Carla
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2002 9:10 pm
by Thorazine
XP firewall is fine. It will stealth common ports for you. It does a reasonable job protecting your machine. But it's drawbacks are: It doesn't log traffic, doesn't monitor outbound traffic and isn't real feature rich. If your interested in that type of functionality, I would suggest using a third-party software firewall like ZoneAlarm, BlackICE, Tiny, Outpost the list goes on. Avoid Norton tho, tends to be taxing on system resources.
A couple of them are free to use.
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2002 10:36 am
by Carla C
thanks for replying,
I don't really care much about the logging option. As long as it protects my machine for now till I get a router then I'm happy =)
Carla
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2002 12:54 pm
by fredra
Be happy...Don't worry
Just had to say that....
