Even though I hate to admit it, if I were going to setup a computer as a firewall, I'd probably use a Linux machine. Since I know nothing about Linux, I will continue to use a router! Or maybe I'd try ISA Server when I have a spare month to learn how to confidentally set it up. Until then, my little D-Link router will be fine. Ray at work > -----Original Message----- > From: Leitman, Ken [mailto:ken.leitman@xxxxxxxx] > Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 5:01 PM > To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [windows2000] Re: Opinion > > 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 e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. Distribution, publication, or retransmission of this message is strictly prohibited. This message may be a bank to client communication and as such is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. The sender of this e-mail specifically "opts-out" of the Electronic Signatures and Global and National Commerce Act (E-Sign) and any and all similar state and federal acts. Accordingly, but without limitation, any and all documents, contracts, and agreements must contain a handwritten signature of the sender to be legal, valid, and enforceable. ********************************************************************************************************** ******************************************************** This Weeks Sponsor StressedPuppy.com Games Feeling stressed out? Check out our games to relieve your stress. http://www.StressedPuppy.com ******************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm