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"TRADESMAN" <> wrote in
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> Over Christmas I got a notice from ZA, that an updated version was
> available. When I installed it, it came with something called
> ZAclient. I then noticed that this was making an outgoing internet
> connection every 10 minutes or so. After I disabled it, I got a
> warning message that ZA would no longer be able to check for
> updates automatically. Surely there's no way on this Earth that
> ZA should have to check for updates every 10 minutes or so? I know
> that they have been taken over, or amalgamated or whatever, but
> could anyone shed any light on the matter?
> TIA

Check the ZA forums and alt.privacy.spyware also.

I happen to prefer/recommend Outpost firewall.

Over Christmas I got a notice from ZA, that an updated version was
available. When I installed it, it came with something called ZAclient.
I then noticed that this was making an outgoing internet connection every 10
minutes or so. After I disabled it, I got a warning message that ZA would no
longer be able to check for updates automatically. Surely there's no way on
this Earth that ZA should have to check for updates every 10 minutes or so?
I know that they have been taken over, or amalgamated or whatever, but could
anyone shed any light on the matter?
TIA

TRADESMAN wrote:
> Over Christmas I got a notice from ZA, that an updated version was
> available. When I installed it, it came with something called
> ZAclient.
> I then noticed that this was making an outgoing internet connection
> every 10 minutes or so. After I disabled it, I got a warning message
> that ZA would no longer be able to check for updates automatically.
> Surely there's no way on this Earth that ZA should have to check for
> updates every 10 minutes or so? I know that they have been taken
> over, or amalgamated or whatever, but could anyone shed any light on
> the matter?
> TIA

Is there a particular reason that you would recommend Outpost over
Zonealarm?

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"Boomer" <Boomer__Baby_@mailinator.com> wrote in message
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> "TRADESMAN" <> wrote in
> news:bsoagq$eq87m$:
>
> > Over Christmas I got a notice from ZA, that an updated version was
> > available. When I installed it, it came with something called
> > ZAclient. I then noticed that this was making an outgoing internet
> > connection every 10 minutes or so. After I disabled it, I got a
> > warning message that ZA would no longer be able to check for
> > updates automatically. Surely there's no way on this Earth that
> > ZA should have to check for updates every 10 minutes or so? I know
> > that they have been taken over, or amalgamated or whatever, but
> > could anyone shed any light on the matter?
> > TIA
>
> Check the ZA forums and alt.privacy.spyware also.
>
> I happen to prefer/recommend Outpost firewall.
>

How 'bout my opinion? ZA spends their money on marketing, not their s/w.

I own it and won't use it.


"BreastLover" <> spluttered in
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> Is there a particular reason that you would recommend Outpost over
> Zonealarm?
>
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> "Boomer" <Boomer__Baby_@mailinator.com> wrote in message
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>> "TRADESMAN" <> wrote in
>> news:bsoagq$eq87m$:
>>
>> > Over Christmas I got a notice from ZA, that an updated version was
>> > available. When I installed it, it came with something called
>> > ZAclient.

<snip>

>> Check the ZA forums and alt.privacy.spyware also.
>>
>> I happen to prefer/recommend Outpost firewall.

--
If a computer won't do what needs to be done, lie to it.
Don't try this trick on people.
Doug Goncz, in SciEJW

On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 07:04:16 GMT, BreastLover wrote:

>Is there a particular reason that you would recommend Outpost over
>Zonealarm?

Although I was fairly happy with ZA (free) and later ZAP , it had some
service hang issues and was hard to clear out all registry settings and
data files to reload it.

My ZAP 1 year renew expired a few months ago and I stopped using it long
before that.

After many threads on the subject in 24HSHD I went with the Outpost
route. I prefer the log file viewer, the rules for active content blocks
part of the plugins. As well as the global settings, ICMP options and
switch between stealth / normal mode.

Another factor was the cost, a 5 PC family pack was cheaper than the 2/3
other packages just about to expire after 1 year free.

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>"Boomer" <Boomer__Baby_@mailinator.com> wrote in message
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>> "TRADESMAN" <> wrote in
>> news:bsoagq$eq87m$:
>>
>> > Over Christmas I got a notice from ZA, that an updated version was
>> > available. When I installed it, it came with something called
>> > ZAclient. I then noticed that this was making an outgoing internet
>> > connection every 10 minutes or so. After I disabled it, I got a
>> > warning message that ZA would no longer be able to check for
>> > updates automatically. Surely there's no way on this Earth that
<snip>

Me