But Ray, what do you really think of software firewalls. Get a netscreen if you can afford it, a netgear or equivalent if you can't. I've got a couple in line (very conservative) and so far no one has gotten through the first one, no less the second, kl -----Original Message----- From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Costanzo, Ray Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 4:51 PM To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] Re: Opinion A router. Screw software based firewalls, IMO. Ray at work ----------------------------------------- The information contained in this transmission may contain privileged and confidential information and is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, any review, dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Please note that we do not accept account orders and/or instructions by e-mail, and therefore will not be responsible for carrying out such orders and/or instructions. If you, as the intended recipient of this message, the purpose of which is to inform and update our clients, prospects and consultants of developments relating to our services and products, would not like to receive further e-mail correspondence from the sender, please "reply" to the sender indicating your wishes. In the U.S.: 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105.