Best Firewall

I am looking for advice on upgrading my free Zonealarm package.
Should I stay with Zonealarm and go for the Pro version or should I use
another product.
So what's your best choice of firewall.
I have Mcafee antivirus also but may consider changing that if there any
bundled packages.

Cheers
Allen

Allen

On 2004-08-21, Allen <> schrieb :
> I am looking for advice on upgrading my free Zonealarm package.
> Should I stay with Zonealarm and go for the Pro version or should I use
> another product.
> So what's your best choice of firewall.
> I have Mcafee antivirus also but may consider changing that if there any
> bundled packages.

You could do a lot worse than try Kerio Personal Firewall 2.1.5 :

http://www.kerio.com/dwn/kpf2-en-win.exe

It doesn't use a lot of resources, is very easy to get to grips with, and is
very powerful IMO. Oh, and it's free.

Cordially,

Kleeb.

Cheers Kleeb
"Kleeb" <> wrote in message
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> On 2004-08-21, Allen <> schrieb :
> > I am looking for advice on upgrading my free Zonealarm package.
> > Should I stay with Zonealarm and go for the Pro version or should I use
> > another product.
> > So what's your best choice of firewall.
> > I have Mcafee antivirus also but may consider changing that if there any
> > bundled packages.
>
> You could do a lot worse than try Kerio Personal Firewall 2.1.5 :
>
> http://www.kerio.com/dwn/kpf2-en-win.exe
>
> It doesn't use a lot of resources, is very easy to get to grips with, and
is
> very powerful IMO. Oh, and it's free.
>
> Cordially,
>
> Kleeb.
>

Kleeb wrote:

> On 2004-08-21, Allen <> schrieb :
>
>>I am looking for advice on upgrading my free Zonealarm package.
>>Should I stay with Zonealarm and go for the Pro version or should I use
>>another product.
>>So what's your best choice of firewall.
>>I have Mcafee antivirus also but may consider changing that if there any
>>bundled packages.
>
>
> You could do a lot worse than try Kerio Personal Firewall 2.1.5 :
>
> http://www.kerio.com/dwn/kpf2-en-win.exe
>
> It doesn't use a lot of resources, is very easy to get to grips with, and is
> very powerful IMO. Oh, and it's free.
>
> Cordially,
>
> Kleeb.
>
I've recently decided to replace my firewall and virus checker, and
asked the same question. Unfortunately it is a bit like asking what
colour to paint your bedroom, everyone has a different idea.
There were some where the advice was to steer clear for logical rather
than emotional reasons.
I have (I think!) settled on Sygate firewall (free) which looks fine and
am running the trial of NOD31 anti-virus, which I am almost certain I
will buy.
Just try a range, many are free and the rest usually give you a month or
so free trial.

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On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 07:02:32 GMT, "Allen" <> wrote:

>I am looking for advice on upgrading my free Zonealarm package.
>Should I stay with Zonealarm and go for the Pro version or should I use
>another product.
>So what's your best choice of firewall.
>I have Mcafee antivirus also but may consider changing that if there any
>bundled packages.
>
>Cheers
>Allen
>


If you have a PC with enough resources left, I would advice a
combination of a firewall & antivirus from the same developper.

The two overall best imho are symantec's Norton suite and the suite
from Pandasoftware.com Both are stable & offer daily updates.

Panda is a better choice if you seek something that goes more easy on
the resources. Panda offers also a good & rapid support.

Panda avir & Symantec also make a good combination. Used it for years.
Now using Norton on my new P4, while Pandasuite on my old PC.

If you stick to old warrior McAfee, you can stick to Zonelabs as well.
NO need to go to the professional version.

besides antivirus,.. also invest some time in anti spyware,
browserprotection & system cleaning. That soft is even mostly free.

More hint & tips:
http://www.nondisputandum.com/html/a..._firewall.html
http://www.nondisputandum.com/html/anti_spyware.html
http://www.nondisputandum.com/html/r...___system.html

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Checked out your site.

Its good honest advice, impartial too.

Thank you for the advice.

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> On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 07:02:32 GMT, "Allen" <> wrote:
>
> >I am looking for advice on upgrading my free Zonealarm package.
> >Should I stay with Zonealarm and go for the Pro version or should I use
> >another product.
> >So what's your best choice of firewall.
> >I have Mcafee antivirus also but may consider changing that if there any
> >bundled packages.
> >
> >Cheers
> >Allen
> >
>
>
> If you have a PC with enough resources left, I would advice a
> combination of a firewall & antivirus from the same developper.
>
> The two overall best imho are symantec's Norton suite and the suite
> from Pandasoftware.com Both are stable & offer daily updates.
>
> Panda is a better choice if you seek something that goes more easy on
> the resources. Panda offers also a good & rapid support.
>
> Panda avir & Symantec also make a good combination. Used it for years.
> Now using Norton on my new P4, while Pandasuite on my old PC.
>
> If you stick to old warrior McAfee, you can stick to Zonelabs as well.
> NO need to go to the professional version.
>
> besides antivirus,.. also invest some time in anti spyware,
> browserprotection & system cleaning. That soft is even mostly free.
>
> More hint & tips:
> http://www.nondisputandum.com/html/a..._firewall.html
> http://www.nondisputandum.com/html/anti_spyware.html
> http://www.nondisputandum.com/html/r...___system.html
>
> Greetz
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> Freeware to Protect & Clean your PC
> Freeware Office tools & Webbuilding
> + The Internet Addiction Test

If you're running Windows XP, upgrade to SP2, and you get a decent one for
free! Otherwise, consider Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall, or Security
Suite. ZoneAlarm is not what it used to be.

Bill Crocker


"Allen" <> wrote in message
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>I am looking for advice on upgrading my free Zonealarm package.
> Should I stay with Zonealarm and go for the Pro version or should I use
> another product.
> So what's your best choice of firewall.
> I have Mcafee antivirus also but may consider changing that if there any
> bundled packages.
>
> Cheers
> Allen
>
>

In article <1aKdnTHATNjQ27TcRVn->,
says...
> If you're running Windows XP, upgrade to SP2, and you get a decent one for
> free! Otherwise, consider Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall, or Security
> Suite. ZoneAlarm is not what it used to be.

SP2 can't hold a candle to Zone Alarm, let alone Zone Alamr Pro.

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Allen wrote:

> Cheers Kleeb
> "Kleeb" <> wrote in message
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>> On 2004-08-21, Allen <> schrieb :
>> > I am looking for advice on upgrading my free Zonealarm package.
>> > Should I stay with Zonealarm and go for the Pro version or should I use
>> > another product.
>> > So what's your best choice of firewall.
>> > I have Mcafee antivirus also but may consider changing that if there
>> > any bundled packages.
>>
>> You could do a lot worse than try Kerio Personal Firewall 2.1.5 :
>>
>> http://www.kerio.com/dwn/kpf2-en-win.exe
>>
>> It doesn't use a lot of resources, is very easy to get to grips with, and
> is
>> very powerful IMO. Oh, and it's free.
>>
>> Cordially,
>>
>> Kleeb.
>>

The best firewall is technically a hardware firewall, because software
firewalls fall victim to problems/exploits within the OS and the software
itself. The problem is hardware firewalls ie.. PIX are expensive.

I personally like sygate personal firewall pro. It's fairly easy to use and
it actually leaves room for "advanced customization".

Another option would be getting a cheap computer and running softwall ie..
just use that computer as a firewall. Which is actually a fairly secure
solution. I also believe that softwall is free.

I wasn't implying it did. I said SP2's firewall is "decent", and "free".
Then I suggested Norton Personal Firewall. Zone Alarm can't hold a candle
to the latest version of Norton's firewall. Zone Alarm has fallen behind.

Bill Crocker

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> In article <1aKdnTHATNjQ27TcRVn->,
> says...
>> If you're running Windows XP, upgrade to SP2, and you get a decent one
>> for
>> free! Otherwise, consider Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall, or
>> Security
>> Suite. ZoneAlarm is not what it used to be.
>
> SP2 can't hold a candle to Zone Alarm, let alone Zone Alamr Pro.
>
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