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BEST EVER FIREWALL !!!!
I've read all the sysopt reviews and just about every other review comparing the best firewalls. But that is their opinions. I want to know from real computer users, 'What the best firewall is' out there.
I would apreciate it very much if you guys could help
cheers
alphaman!
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IF you are looking for Software.. Check out ZoneAlarm
http://www.zonelabs.com
If you like it pay the few extra bucks over the free version and check out the Pro version... It is alot more configurable.
Last edited by AzKidd69; 10-10-2001 at 12:41 PM.
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I like the free version of ZoneAlarm. It doesn't have any major holes* that we can tell so far, and it is free.
*If they try to turn it into spyware or if it becomes inneffective, then it is coming off my system.
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Senior Member
Zone labs here as well. I use it along with my router (w/NAT). With dail-up zone alarm would stop all curious activity, and according to shields up my computer did not exist. Now that I have my router, zone alarm only has to worry about curious outbound traffic.
Banti
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Ultimate Member
Using Zone Alarm also. Works pretty good. I'm with Wyvrn, if it becomes spyware or no longer works, its comin off my system.
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I've tried ZoneAlarm, Tiny Personal Firewall and Sygate Personal Firewall. ZoneAlarm I didn't care for, no real definate reason, but I do think its ugly!! Tiny Personal Firewall seems like it is built for someone with networking knowledge, which I have very little of, and it was a pain in the **** more than anything (IMO). But I have been happy so far with Sygate Personal Firewall. About as easy to use as ZoneAlarm, but not as ugly!! (again, IMO)
cya!
Edit -> Added links...
Last edited by ^hyd^; 10-10-2001 at 01:47 PM.
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Ultimate Member
Routers are cheaper everyday---just received one for a friend by SMC for 35$ (about identical in function to the Linksys)
Mntsnow had a link (now expired I think) on the Linksys for 69$ which I purchased when first released for 200$---ouch
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Ultimate Member
For free, ZoneAlarm is good, if you're going to spend the $$ for a software solution, LockDown would be my choice! BUT, you cannot beat the security of hardware! Get an SMC Barricade router for about $50 and let NAT watch over your system!
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I have a Linksys router / firewall and it makes me quite invisible to the outside world. However, you still need protection from things getting out if you let them get in. I run Nortons (it's not that great) because it is simple and it does what I need it to do.
If you want to test how good your protection is run this test
Leaktest by Steve Gibson
The results may suprise you......
J
Smile often! It makes people wonder what your up to.....
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What are the differences between Zone Alarm and ZA Pro?
(Other than the price.)
KT7A-RAID
64 bios
1ghz AMD Thunderbird
TaiSol CGK760092 hsf
Micron 256mb pc-133 cas 3
Maxtor 40gb ATA-133 7200rpm
Visiontek GeForce4 Ti 4200 agp
Plextor 40x12x40 cdrw
SupraMAX 56i modem
Turtle Beach Santa Cruz
Win XP Pro
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A linux box running PortSentry . . .
A FreeBSD box running ipfw . . .
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yea i was wondering the same thing as atomic rooster, is pro really worth the money or is the freeware good enough? currently i got norton,but i have to shut it down to play games
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I'm running a Dlink DI-707 router/gateway/firewall and love it!
Prior to going hardware, I used ZoneAlarm (free) on all three of my systems. I definitely prefer the hardware method.
If you don't need 7 downlink ports, you can get the DI-804 (4 ports down/1 up), or the DI-801 (1up/1down). The 804 can be had for around $100 or less at various dealers.
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Senior Member
Zone Alarm Pro stands alone. If you don't believe me, ceck out what an independant researcher has found:
Scorboard at ShieldsUp
If you would like to get the scoop of what you are actually doing with a firewall program, check this out:
What You See
Cheers!
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I like Zone Alarm. I have it on my system from time to time. I have to put it back up, though. I took it off because I am using a few of those Intel AnyPoint Wireless USB hubs. They have a modified version of Black Ice Defender in the, I just got around to shutting that off.
Beemer, I don't think GRC.com (Steve Gibson) is entirely independent. I've had this weird suspicion that he must be a or the programmer of Zone Alarm.
Any other independent testing will usually pick Sygate or Black Ice as close to ZA too.
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