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by **Limp** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 7:15 pm

What is the best software firewall? Is there a site other than GRC that rates them? GRC hasent been updated since last october! Also what would be the advantages of using Hardware Firewalls/NAT Routers over software firewalls? I use Norton Internet security 2003. It got rated good at GRC but that was a while ago. Thanx!

by **Geekgirl** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 7:59 pm

I use a hardware firewall. My router has the firewall built-in.

I don't like installing unnecessary software on my pc. The router is serving many purposes other than just a firewall, so this is acceptable for my personal needs :mrgreen:

by **Gecko** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 8:07 pm

I'm with Geekgirl, I have a router setup also.

Norton Internet security is good it should stop anything comming in or going out.

I recomend Zone Alarm when asked only because it's free.

by **Limp** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:32 pm

Im thinking of getting this one . What do you guys think?

by **Geekgirl** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:38 pm

Hehe you made a good choice. Did my link help ya ? :wink:

You will like it ......... :mrgreen:

by **Limp** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:45 pm

Yep! Thanx! The BEFSR41 got rave reviews all over the net. sorry geek girl I missed the link in your post. To steathly :mrgreen:

by **peahead** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 11:49 pm

Zone Alarm is a good firewall you should try it its free and it stops alot of hackers

by **venney** » Sat Nov 27, 2004 12:16 am

I have panda antivirus platinum and that has a firewall with it. Works fine. Had a glitch in it a while back but we managed to fix it. Works well tho.
Venney

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