-=PCTechTalk=- Re: SP2
- From: ~OoO~ <SirTroth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "T. Hunt" <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 23:42:08 -0400
I still wouldn't use it though. Like you said, its only inbound traffic, that I
know. That's why I have my trusty ZA.
:o)
---Troth
::: Original Message
::: Sent Thu, 19 Aug 2004 23:11:08 -0400 by T. Hunt
> Troth-
>
> Please don't be fooled by the hype. The firewall in XP is exactly the
> same as before. The only difference is it can now be configured in many
> different ways. But it has the same functionality as before; no
> additions, no improvements at all.
>
> It still only blocks inbound traffic. It can now be configured to open
> more inbound holes. And it does nothing at all with outbound traffic;
> it simply doesn't monitor it at all.
>
> Tom
>
> ~OoO~ wrote:
>> Well... I just installed it awhile ago, and I gotta tell you, no problems so
>>far. The obvious main new feature is the Windows Security Alerts icon that
>>sits in the tray by the clock, constantly monitoring your system. It tells
>>you if your firewall is working (whether the Windows one or ZA or any other),
>>whether the antivirus app is working (it knows what AV you have installed)
>>and whether your automatic updates are enabled or disabled. Further, the
>>Windows firewall is now a much better solution than prior versions, and
>>functions much like ZA, asking if you want to allow access or not.
>> Anyhow... its still in testing phase on my system.
>>
>> ---Troth
>>
>>
>> ::: Original Message
>> ::: Sent Thu, 19 Aug 2004 21:46:14 -0700 by Tempting2Taanzaa
>>
>>> Hi:
>>> I was just wondering if anyone had any reports on how SP2 is getting along
>>>on their computers?
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