-=PCTechTalk=- Re: xp firewall

  • From: "David J. Weaver" <weaverdj@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 11:24:18 -0400

It isn't any good.  While it blocks some inbound probes it does nothing to
prevent outbound stuff such as spyware trojans etc.

If you want a good firewall check out Outpost Free.  It actually compares
quite well to Zone Alarm Pro.  http://www.agnitum.com

David Weaver

The other day, I went to a tourist information booth and asked, "Tell me
about
some of the people who were here last year". -- Steven Wright


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of gratchie
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 12:03 AM
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Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- xp firewall



anybody here using the preinstalled firewall in xp?

is it better than zone alarm or any other commercial firewalls?

thanks
gratchie
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