Re: Do I Need a Firewall?

From: Mike (nospam_at_notherematey.com)
Date: 07/09/03 

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 18:05:09 +0100

"Dobi Yonkoff" <spgonzaless@msn.com> wrote in message
news:3f0c0461@shknews01...
> hi
> i've downloaded a firewall but not sure i need one
Are you connected to the Internet? If you answer yes then you need a
firewall.

> can anyone tell me why should i use this thing
To stop other people taking over your computer/network and stealing data. Or
perhaps hyjacking your connection to perform nefarious acts which appear to
have come from your computer and therefore be your responsibility.

That should be enough for starters

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