Re: Do I need a software firewall

From: NonDisputandum.com (webmaster_remove_at_remove_nondisputandum.com)
Date: 05/30/04 

Date: Sat, 29 May 2004 22:07:16 GMT

On Fri, 28 May 2004 21:35:55 +0100, "Mike Saunders"
<abuse@folleytech.co.uk> 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.
>
>Maybe I can do all I need by configuring the Vigor firewall Any comments
>
>Many thanks to all
>
>Mike Saunders
>
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>
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I have a firewall in my LinkSys router AND a software firewall on each
PC. Mostly not really needed,.. untill i read in the papers that my
firewall had a security problem that allowed hackers to enter a pc...
I was happy about the double firewall... so why not.
More info:
http://www.nondisputandum.com/html/antivirus___firewall.html 

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