Re: Software Firewalls Question

From: Tracker (TheTrackers@attbi.com)
Date: 03/22/02 

From: Tracker <TheTrackers@attbi.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 06:09:57 GMT

I disagree with you. I installed Nortons Firewall with no configuration
on my part and the hackers got back into my system. Read my recent
post.

Tracker

Swingman wrote:
>
> It depends on how you define "protect". You will be more protected running
> a software firewall then not running it IMHO. Whether or not it's enough
> depends on the threat.
>
> "Jim" <RetroNet@Gothicbtinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:a7dmd2$grf$1@helle.btinternet.com...
> > I have just been told by a Technical Expert that Software Firewalls are a
> > waste of time and will not protect me online. Is this correct
> > Thanks
> >
> > --
> > Jim
> > Outgoing Mail Scanned By NAV 2002
> > Please remove Gothic if replying by email
> > RetroNet@Gothicbtinternet.com
> > Necroflash@hotmail.com
> >
> >
> >

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