Re: Which Firewall?

From: T. Sean Weintz (sean_at_snerts-r-us.org)
Date: 06/02/04 

Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2004 15:24:49 -0400

Neil Mort wrote:
> I am interested to know which type of firewall is adequate for a home
> PC, I have been recommended to use either Norton Personal Firewall
> 2004 or McAfee Personal Firewall, are these appropriate or can anybody
> recommend suitable alternatives.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Neil

software based firewalls are garbage IMO.
Take a look at the hardware based alternatives.
Can't go wrong with either soinicwall, watchguard or cisco PIX series.

-Sean Weintz 

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