Re: Is ZAP Still The Way To Go For Win98 & XP Firewalls?

From: Susan (SuTANsan@bendGERINEcable.com)
Date: 09/07/02


From: Susan <SuTANsan@bendGERINEcable.com>


"mhicaoidh" <mhic_aoidh@hotmail.NìX.com.SPåM> wrote:

>You may find that a free version does everything you want from your
>firewall.

Thanks. Speaking of free version IIRC ZA (non Pro) didn't/doesn't include
Components under the Program Controls tab but Pro does. Also, the Win98 ZAP
allows one to turn off Components without otherwise affecting Program Controls
BUT the WinXP configured ZAP does not give you this check-box choice--you have
to run Components.

The question is, from this personal firewall and tiny LAN (98/XP) point of view,
is Components necessary? If it isn't necessary is there any way of turning it
OFF in the XP box? If there isn't in XP then is that reason enough why it is a
necessary evil? I'm trying to always minimize program overhead.

Thank you.

*Susan*



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