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    comments on free firewall

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by luee, Feb 4, 2006.

  1. luee

    luee Notebook Deity

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    luee, Feb 4, 2006
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I don't use anything beyond the MSFT one, but I hear pretty good things about Zone Alarm, also available in a free version.
     
    Brian, Feb 4, 2006
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    I haven't tried this one, but it looks pretty robust for being free. I'll have to give it a try.
     
    SoFloAcer, Feb 4, 2006
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    I don't use software firewalls. I just use my hardware router. Just go to http://www.grc.com and run the port test and if it says your ports are stealthed then that means your computer is hidden on the internet(I could be wrong).
     
    jedisolo, Feb 4, 2006
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