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| 36094 | 2002-02-17 23:40:00 | At times you knowlegable types talk of firewalls- what are they, and should I set one up?I use Norton's 2001 virus ptotection- would that be enough? Secondly what would be the value of upgrading? All the various mags eulolgise the latest and greatest computers ( day dreams really), and to a superuanuitant- this might be a hurdle And do I need anymore than 2.1 gig h/d? I have Win 98, 2.1,gig h/d 192RAM 500Mhz cpu Eddie Chibnall |
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| 36095 | 2002-02-18 00:02:00 | Hi. If you spend a lot of time online a firewall is almost imperative. What most folks have on their personal home 'puters is actually a virtual firewall - it's a software program that intercepts all incoming and outgoing data packets to and from your computer and the Internet. The benefit of this is so that unwanted data - such as malicious attempts to access your computer by unauthorised users, can be prevented. The firewall is usually programmable to allow or disallow certain forms of data transfer. They can help in other ways too, such as blocking ads etc. Your anti-virus program is something completely different. Norton have a very good product - Norton Internet Security, which is a firewall. Upgrading would definitly be something that only you can decide on - basically if your system is coping with the applications you use, then don't bother. if it starts getting sluggish or runs out of space, only then would it be a consideration. |
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| 36096 | 2002-02-18 00:21:00 | If you think of a firewall as your the bouncer sitting on the door to your internet connection, you wont be far wrong. Upgrading basically depends upon whether for you, your computer is a tool or a toy. Tools need upgrading when they no longer fulfill their requirements, toys get upgraded when you have the money, or when you dont have the money for that matter ;-) |
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| 36097 | 2002-02-18 00:23:00 | I use Tiny Software Personal Firewall. Works fine and is recommended by Steve Gibson. His page is worth a look - www.grc.com/default.htm | Guest (0) | ||
| 36098 | 2002-02-18 04:25:00 | Lets not confuse Nortons AV with a firewall, 2 very different applications, Nortons stops virus's while a firewall is like a armed security guard who checks everything in and out of your computer and only those applications you have given a 'pass' to will be allowed, anything else is stopped and you are prompted for allow entry/exit or block. Tiny Personal Firewall is a good one which is free, ZoneAlarm comes in paid and free versions, another good one though older now is Atguard. Blackice is a paid version but only looks at inbound intrusions. |
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| 36099 | 2002-02-18 10:27:00 | Hi Eddie, like you I am also a superanuant (well will be in January next year if they don't move the goal posts again). I have yet to be convinced on a firewall. I have been online for about 4 years + and todate have no problems. I run Nortons System Works which deals with most other nasties with the exception of snooping. I have nothing on my pc that would affect me if it was looked at anyway, my files are all backed up (Ha Ha!!)don't store any bank account numbers, passwords etc. With regards upgrading as others have said it depends on your use. I started of with a 1.99 but found it was to small to run proggrammes I wanted to use and most new stuff is resource hungry, Am currently running 18gb HDD and that's filling up fast. I run Win ME, Adobe Photo Shop, Office XP plus a load of other stuff I really should get rid off. PP |
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| 36100 | 2002-02-19 03:20:00 | 'recommended by Steve Gibson' HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHA Enuff of a reason NOT to use a product.. |
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