Re: OT: firewall program

Michael A. Terrell wrote:
Robert Baer wrote:

Is there a relatively inexpensive firewall that is *simple* to use
and undeerstand?
Suggestions?



Zone alarm. Free for personal use, and it works. If it was any
easier they would have to send someone to download and install it for
you. I install it on every personal computer that I repair.


<http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,7228-order,1-page,1-c,firewalls/description.html>

Install it and it will load and run when you boot the computer. ANything without permission to access the internet will open a small
window in the bottom right hand corner, requesting permission. There is
a box to check, so that program doesn't ask again. If you aren't sure,
click the info button, or OK to let it run once. After a little while
online you will rarely see the request window. Usually only after you
update a program, and have to update the permission.


Sounds great!
Hope it isn't over 8Megs.
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