Re: Firewall ???

From: claudel (claudel_at_bolt.sonic.net)
Date: 10/18/04


Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 03:58:04 GMT


>"prettygirl" <noonehere@ok.com> wrote in message
>news:Xns9581CA74CE486nothanks@65.32.5.122...
> Windows98
> Roadrunner cable subscriber
> All MS Windows patches installed
> AV program up to date
> TCP/IP bindings secure
> Netbios over TCP/IP disabled
>
> So why do I need to run a firewall?

Why do you need a door with a secure lock on your home?

Claude



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