Best free firewall

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Unknown wrote:
> Now YOU are showing your stupidity.



OK, I'll try dropping down to your level for a second: "I know you
are, but what am I?" Did I hit the right age group? Was that something
you're capable of understanding?


> There is no need to check outgoing if
> you don't allow incoming Viruses, Trojans etc.



And you're able to guarantee 100% that everyone, yourself included, is
100% capable of ensuring that 100% of all malware is blocked? How much
money are you willing to put behind that assertion? The whole point
behind monitoring out-bound traffic is to let one know that something
slipped by one's other safeguards. Will it be 100% effective? No. But
it's certainly better than nothing.


> How many posters were told to shut down outgoing scanning?



None, that I've ever seen, unless one counts trolls such as yourself
who are deliberately passing out destructive advice.


> How many posters
> have problems due to output scanning.



With a properly configured firewall? None, whatsoever.


> Are you deaf and dumb?



No, nor do I see what speech and/or hearing impediments could possibly
have to do with this discussion.

As you've been completely unable to offer any facts or rational
arguments to support your assertions, I suggest you give it up and
refrain from embarrassing yourself further.


--

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The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
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~ Denis Diderot
 
re > How many posters were told to shut down outgoing scanning?

Bruce:

None, that I've ever seen, unless one counts trolls such as yourself
who are deliberately passing out destructive advice.

Bruce, in our OE NG we often 'heard' it was useless to keep scanning
outgoing email ...

"Toxicity in relationships is a human pollutant (Ann Scott, March 2008)."


"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message
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> Unknown wrote:
>> Now YOU are showing your stupidity.

>
>
> OK, I'll try dropping down to your level for a second: "I know you are,
> but what am I?" Did I hit the right age group? Was that something you're
> capable of understanding?
>
>
>> There is no need to check outgoing if you don't allow incoming Viruses,
>> Trojans etc.

>
>
> And you're able to guarantee 100% that everyone, yourself included, is
> 100% capable of ensuring that 100% of all malware is blocked? How much
> money are you willing to put behind that assertion? The whole point
> behind monitoring out-bound traffic is to let one know that something
> slipped by one's other safeguards. Will it be 100% effective? No. But
> it's certainly better than nothing.
>
>
>> How many posters were told to shut down outgoing scanning?

>
>
> None, that I've ever seen, unless one counts trolls such as yourself who
> are deliberately passing out destructive advice.
>
>
>> How many posters have problems due to output scanning.

>
>
> With a properly configured firewall? None, whatsoever.
>
>
>> Are you deaf and dumb?

>
>
> No, nor do I see what speech and/or hearing impediments could possibly
> have to do with this discussion.
>
> As you've been completely unable to offer any facts or rational arguments
> to support your assertions, I suggest you give it up and refrain from
> embarrassing yourself further.
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think in fact, most do. ~Bertrand
> Russell
>
> The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
> killed a great many philosophers.
> ~ Denis Diderot
 
Big_Al wrote:

<piggybacking>

> titus12 wrote:
>> Witch of the two, Comodo or Zone Labs, is the best free firewall for
>> XP SP3?
>>
>> Thank you,
>> David

> Define best!
>


titus12:
The best firewall is a SPI router combined with the native Windows
firewall.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833129006
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124007



If you feel you must have a software firewall, Comodo and Sunbelt
Personal firewall are good choices.

http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Home-Home-Office/Sunbelt-Personal-Firewall/
 
I honestly thought (via your posts) you were more intelligent than that.
I'm beginning to wonder.
"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message
news:%23QxBlXAyIHA.5892@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Unknown wrote:
>> Now YOU are showing your stupidity.

>
>
> OK, I'll try dropping down to your level for a second: "I know you are,
> but what am I?" Did I hit the right age group? Was that something you're
> capable of understanding?
>
>
>> There is no need to check outgoing if you don't allow incoming Viruses,
>> Trojans etc.

>
>
> And you're able to guarantee 100% that everyone, yourself included, is
> 100% capable of ensuring that 100% of all malware is blocked? How much
> money are you willing to put behind that assertion? The whole point
> behind monitoring out-bound traffic is to let one know that something
> slipped by one's other safeguards. Will it be 100% effective? No. But
> it's certainly better than nothing.
>
>
>> How many posters were told to shut down outgoing scanning?

>
>
> None, that I've ever seen, unless one counts trolls such as yourself who
> are deliberately passing out destructive advice.
>
>
>> How many posters have problems due to output scanning.

>
>
> With a properly configured firewall? None, whatsoever.
>
>
>> Are you deaf and dumb?

>
>
> No, nor do I see what speech and/or hearing impediments could possibly
> have to do with this discussion.
>
> As you've been completely unable to offer any facts or rational arguments
> to support your assertions, I suggest you give it up and refrain from
> embarrassing yourself further.
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think in fact, most do. ~Bertrand
> Russell
>
> The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
> killed a great many philosophers.
> ~ Denis Diderot
 
The flip side of free would be insanely expensive, and for that there's
the TippingPoint intrusion detection and prevention system. In the
spirit of stopping by the local Lamborghini dealership to check out
what they've got (look but don't touch), one really ought to take a
look at what peace of mind firewalls four figures & up can deliver.
 
By the way, wasn't it you who said it was OK to turn off System Restore?


"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message
news:%23QxBlXAyIHA.5892@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Unknown wrote:
>> Now YOU are showing your stupidity.

>
>
> OK, I'll try dropping down to your level for a second: "I know you are,
> but what am I?" Did I hit the right age group? Was that something you're
> capable of understanding?
>
>
>> There is no need to check outgoing if you don't allow incoming Viruses,
>> Trojans etc.

>
>
> And you're able to guarantee 100% that everyone, yourself included, is
> 100% capable of ensuring that 100% of all malware is blocked? How much
> money are you willing to put behind that assertion? The whole point
> behind monitoring out-bound traffic is to let one know that something
> slipped by one's other safeguards. Will it be 100% effective? No. But
> it's certainly better than nothing.
>
>
>> How many posters were told to shut down outgoing scanning?

>
>
> None, that I've ever seen, unless one counts trolls such as yourself who
> are deliberately passing out destructive advice.
>
>
>> How many posters have problems due to output scanning.

>
>
> With a properly configured firewall? None, whatsoever.
>
>
>> Are you deaf and dumb?

>
>
> No, nor do I see what speech and/or hearing impediments could possibly
> have to do with this discussion.
>
> As you've been completely unable to offer any facts or rational arguments
> to support your assertions, I suggest you give it up and refrain from
> embarrassing yourself further.
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think in fact, most do. ~Bertrand
> Russell
>
> The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
> killed a great many philosophers.
> ~ Denis Diderot
 
"Unknown" <unknown@unknown.kom> wrote:

>By the way, wasn't it you who said it was OK to turn off System Restore?


He never said it was OK... just that it was an option.
 
Movin-onward wrote:
> re > How many posters were told to shut down outgoing scanning?
>
> Bruce:
>
> None, that I've ever seen, unless one counts trolls such as yourself
> who are deliberately passing out destructive advice.
>
> Bruce, in our OE NG we often 'heard' it was useless to keep scanning
> outgoing email ...
>


That's not even as close as comparing apples and oranges. There's a
vast difference between virus scanning a file one is sending out
deliberately, and monitoring one's computer for unauthorized outbound
network traffic.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot
 
Firstly, Bruce, I did NOT write that ... I brought it up as a top post to
indicate reference ...

Secondly, learn to "let go" by yourself, not on others. You'll live longer.


"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message
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> Movin-onward wrote:
>> re > How many posters were told to shut down outgoing scanning?
>>
>> Bruce:
>>
>> None, that I've ever seen, unless one counts trolls such as yourself
>> who are deliberately passing out destructive advice.
>>
>> Bruce, in our OE NG we often 'heard' it was useless to keep scanning
>> outgoing email ...
>>

>
> That's not even as close as comparing apples and oranges. There's a vast
> difference between virus scanning a file one is sending out deliberately,
> and monitoring one's computer for unauthorized outbound network traffic.
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think in fact, most do. ~Bertrand
> Russell
>
> The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
> killed a great many philosophers.
> ~ Denis Diderot
 
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