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hobbs
11-09-2003, 10:22 AM
I have just got broadband access (well in the next few days) and was wondering if I should go for a firewall thing. Do people recommend this and if so which one is easist to setup and most effective any answers appreciated
cheers
BeckyBoo
11-09-2003, 10:24 AM
I dont know much only what I was advised and that was to get a firewall. I have zone alarm which is free download. If i can set it up and everything then anyone can.
No doubt people will help you more than I can but yeah deff get a firewall :D
Adiss
11-09-2003, 10:26 AM
Kerio Personal Firewall, free (provided you have less that 100 machines your ok)
Daffeh
11-09-2003, 01:07 PM
agnitum outpost firewall is free and very good. Comes with all the usual free updates etc.
Markeh
12-09-2003, 02:35 AM
NIS 2003 I've found to be the best out of all of them, offers the best protection and ease of use.

If you're really concerned about security then buy a router with a built in hardware firewall (most if not all routers include firewalls these days) although they're expensive and pretty difficult to set up unless you know what you're doing. :(
Jazza
12-09-2003, 08:38 AM
Originally posted by BritJames
Norton internet security is what I would suggest for a beginner to such issues.

It is easy to install and comes with a free virus checker etc - which these days is pretty much essential on most computers.

I think it costs about £19.99 from dixons - maybe cheaper elsewhere now.


I have Norton Internet Security 2002 and its really good. But it expires in 6 days. What should I do? Buy it again or what?
Jazza
12-09-2003, 10:26 AM
I mean do i go and buy a new package as in another 2002 Internet Security or what, coz I thought once you bought it, it stayed?
Markeh
12-09-2003, 12:11 PM
Originally posted by Jazza Bing
I mean do i go and buy a new package as in another 2002 Internet Security or what, coz I thought once you bought it, it stayed?

If you bought it retail then it will NOT expire, unless you have downloaded the trial version then this is not possible, the only thing that expires is the ability to use Liveupdate but you can download the updates via Symantecs website anyway.
Jazza
12-09-2003, 12:13 PM
Originally posted by Markeh
If you bought it retail then it will NOT expire, unless you have downloaded the trial version then this is not possible, the only thing that expires is the ability to use Liveupdate but you can download the updates via Symantecs website anyway.

Thanks! It says I cant get live updates.