Re: TECH: Personal Firewall Software

[Robert Eiffert <beiffert@ATTBI.COM>]

I used ZoneAlarm for awhile. Was effective. There are a couple of
versions. One is free, the other has a 30 day trial.
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/home.jsp  and click on downloads.

However, you may want to consider getting a router ($50-100, so in same
price range). They block like a firewall and offer networking behind it.
I get the same security reports with each, basically your IP number
looks like nothing is behind it.

With either one, you still need good virus protection of course.

There is a good review of the differences and strengths of each at
http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story129307.html

I just upgraded to a wireless router from Linksys. It came with a trial
package of Symantec software like popupblocker, spam and banner ad, and
a firewall.

Robert Eiffert, Media Specialist
Pacific Middle School
Evergreen SD, Vancouver Washington
Beiffert  at egreen.wednet.edu
Beiffert at crypticmachinery.net

Robert Eiffert, Media Specialist
Pacific Middle School
Evergreen SD, Vancouver Washington
beiffert@egreen.wednet.edu
beiffert@crypticmachinery.net




-----Original Message-----
From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Cheryl Skiles
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 11:19 AM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: TECH: Personal Firewall Software


Hi,
        Is there a free firewall available for download on the internet?
We're getting a cable modem tomorrow. I'm planning to purchase one, but
haven't made a decision on which one to buy (I'd appreciate your
thoughts on that, too).
        I have a Compac, running Windows ME.
                        TIA,
                                Cher
Cher Skiles, Librarian
John Weldon Elementary
St. Charles, MO
(636) 926-8766
cheryl_skiles@fhsd.k12.mo.us

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