Re: A poor man's activity check :)

From: Frank S (fsexton@qwest.net)
Date: 01/08/02 

From: "Frank S" <fsexton@qwest.net>
Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2002 00:19:08 GMT

> What you're saying supports the notion I have right now.
> All rhe hoopla about software firewalls for home users
> seems to me to be just so much paranoia and marketing
> hype.

I agree, certainly, in part. Much of it is hoopla and marketing hype.

But the real need comes from folks that run servers. Who does that you say?
Something as simple as wanting to let your best buddy ftp something to your
machine is dangerous enough to need a firewall. Almost everyone today would
like the capability to "access" their home computer when away. I understand
that you may not. But I'd venture to say that most high speed Internet
users do. So... it's not really "hoopla", it's just that you have to temper
the marketing with your personal needs. As always.

-Frank

Relevant Pages

  • Re: A poor mans activity check :)
    ... >> All rhe hoopla about software firewalls for home users ... Much of it is hoopla and marketing hype. ...
    (comp.security.firewalls)
  • Re: Up to date MFC Book
    ... I didn't get the memo. ... I just saw all the hoopla while the C++ ... I think it was MSFT which did the marketing and also C++ team took it ...
    (microsoft.public.vc.mfc)