Firewall

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Frank J. Vecsei

I have heard various reports in the included Microsoft firewall. In XP.
Could we analyse this. (for freestanding computer)
If the firewall rejects incoming rubbish, does it matter that it does not
filter outgoings.I.e if I have nothing harmful.
Could we open a dscussion on this
ferive
 
This is not a discussion group.
State your problem and will try to deal with it.

I have windows 98 with ZoneAlarm pro. would not not do without it.

I you have a DSL connection you need it.
 
I have heard various reports in the included Microsoft firewall. In XP.
Could we analyse this. (for freestanding computer)
If the firewall rejects incoming rubbish, does it matter that it does not
filter outgoings.I.e if I have nothing harmful.
Could we open a dscussion on this
ferive
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See:
http://www.firewall-software.com/firewall_faqs/what_is_a_firewall.html

Control over outgoings is essential if the firewall is to protect your
confidentiality. See:
http://news.com.com/2009-1023-985524.html
 
Frank J. Vecsei said:
I have heard various reports in the included Microsoft firewall. In XP.
Could we analyse this. (for freestanding computer)
If the firewall rejects incoming rubbish, does it matter that it does not
filter outgoings.I.e if I have nothing harmful.
Could we open a dscussion on this
ferive
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The correct NG for Firewall discussion is

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I find the WinXP firewall quite satisfactory. It stops Messenger service
spam and blocks the ports used by MSBlaster.
 
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