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Thread ID: 69038	2006-05-19 22:47:00	Firewall Issue	bk T (215)	Press F1

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456215	2006-05-19 22:47:00	Should I or should I not use a Firewall for my home computer? I'm considering to install Zone Alarm but still undecided, yet. What are the pros and cons of having Zone Alarm? Your views, please. Cheers	bk T (215)
456216	2006-05-19 22:55:00	Well, its better than nothing, and better than XP's firewall. XP's firewall is OK, but it wont block outgoing traffic. I spose it depends on WHAT version of ZA you get. And whether you want to pay for it, or not. One version may be better / do more than another version. Altho, ZA can sometimes play up / slow a system down, when Windows is loading. I spose it also depends on WHAT you do on the net.....On whether u need a firewall, or not. Just make sure Windows is up to date, if u dont want to use a firewall.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
456217	2006-05-19 23:15:00	gidday, Good idea to run a firewall with an antivirus system, the xp firewall is ok, but doesn't block outgoing, but is better than nothing I feel . If you do a search there are a couple of free firewalls still available . ZA has a great reputation, but it can slow systems down and be glitchy at times . cheers, Robby	Robby (3123)
456218	2006-05-20 03:59:00	dosn't matter what you do on the net..install a decent firewall, everyone gets caught out at least once and XP firewall won't do jack to stop it. ZA is good for beginners, others (sygate, tiny, kerio, outpost etc) are also good but are generally a little harder to use.	tweak'e (69)
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