Do I need a software firewall

From: Mike Saunders (abuse_at_folleytech.co.uk)
Date: 05/28/04 

Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 21:35:55 +0100

I am about to go to Broadband and have invested in a Vigor ADSL router with
built in hardware firewall. I am leaving it just as a NAT router until I
understand more about configuring the firewall (if this is needed) What I
would like to get clear on is what I need PC software wise

Obviously some AV software but do I need a software firewall?. There seems
to be conflicting views here so whilst I do not want to encourage a shouting
match I would like to know from those who do not run a firewall as to what
they do as regards the trojan etc threats.

Maybe I can do all I need by configuring the Vigor firewall Any comments

Many thanks to all

Mike Saunders

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