Re: Do I need a software firewall

From: Will Dormann (wdormann_at_yahoo.com.invalid)
Date: 05/29/04 

Date: Sat, 29 May 2004 18:42:03 GMT

Mike Saunders wrote:

> 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.

A software firewall will give you the advantage of seeing what programs
on your PC are going to want to create outgoing connections, and to
where. If this is not important to you, then you can skip the software
firewall.

As for incoming connection attempts, the hardware firewall will take
care of that.

-WD

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