Firewall Selection
CommunistWithAGun
Local Propaganda Guy Join Date: 2003-04-30 Member: 15953Members
Local Propaganda Guy Join Date: 2003-04-30 Member: 15953Members
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<div class="IPBDescription">of the free and efficient sort</div> I believe zone alarm is seriously effecting my computer in a very negative fashion and I was curious as to who uses what and why, please only post if you are able to describe why it is good and perhaps a list of pros and cons. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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Please explain!
That's a start.
more (mostly free) linux based firewalls <a href='http://distrowatch.org/dwres.php?resource=firewalls' target='_blank'>*click*</a>
note that these will turn a box into a firewall, so don't try to install them on your promary box (and yes, they are win32/64 compatible)
go to some computer graveyard, pick up a 486 or higher with two free pci slots and grab two nic cards while you're at it. connect, install, kaboom
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hey thats my exact problem
Which reminds me; I need to fix it. I accidentally b0rked the login accounts, and now none of the logins work <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I'm with Wizard. I like it (more or less) and it came somewhat highly recommended.
Nothing will cause you more annoyance than an 'out-of-the-box' firewall. These are things that need to be custom tailored for your needs. Unless you want to block everything, eventually your default configuration will block something you need and often at a time when you are trying to remote connect to your box to retreive a mission critical file.
I like Kerio because I was able to fit it to my needs as accurately as possible. One thing I suggest you do is take an inventory of every program you want to be able to access the internet before you install the firewall, this will help you down the line when process ert32b.exe is trying to access the internet and you have no idea what the heck it is. You can look at your list and go: Hey, thats my earth rescue team beta game (Allowed).
It will save you a big headache if you take the time at the beginning to define your permissions. It will also help stop those warning messages from poping up ingame while you are trying to take aim on an enemy sniper. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
The windows firewall works quite well. It just isn't my favorite. Not sure why. I like hazelnut icecream. Not sure why.
Personal preference.
So I assume <b>buying</b> a router is out of the question.
2. The problem you are having with ZoneAlarm has yet to happen with my computer; it is more than likely a configuration issue or simply user error of some sort. I will Google a bit to see if I can find an answer.
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How about some justification?
<a href='http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10643467~mode=flat' target='_blank'>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10643467~mode=flat</a>
<a href='http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,2401645~mode=flat' target='_blank'>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,2401645~mode=flat</a>
^^Note Jammer's response, found it interesting, might be what causes ZoneAlarm to cut a connection?
I suppose most people install a firewall because they don't want to be hit by worms that propagate through the net. Xp's built-in firewall does that just as well as Kerio, tiny or Sygate.
IMHO, what people really need are proper surfing/download habits and not something that can be installed out-of-the box and protects the computer from all known evil.
But built in windows xp firewall is
a)hard to configure
b)doesnt block outgoing connections
both points im glad to say according to screenshots and previews havbe been fixed in windows xp service pack 2. So which ever option you go for i suggest u take a serious look at windows firewall when service pack 2 is out.
Its what i will be doing