Re: The best firewall is?

From: Mike (nospam_at_notherematey.com)
Date: 06/16/04 

Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 18:30:00 +0100

"Donald McDaniel" <orthocrossNOSPAMPLEASE@cablespeed.com> wrote in message
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> "Lars M. Hansen" <badnews@hansenonline.net> wrote in message
> news:6jgmc0pse4e8ra3ktktp6ah1qjgek03s99@4ax.com
> > On Sat, 12 Jun 2004 17:21:05 +0200, ]-[ans spoketh
> >
> >> At the moment I'm using NIS 2004 Pro. To my opinion it's using to
> >> much resources during surfing the internet. I want to give another
> >> firewall a try.
>
> >>
> >> Although I know that firewalling is very much subject to personal
> >> preferences, I want to ask: What is the best software firewall......
> >> _______________________
> >> ]-[ans
> >
> > There is no "best" firewall.
> >
> > The best firewall is the one you are most familiar with. There's
> > plenty of free options out there, including ZoneAlarm, Tiny, Kerio
> > and Outpost.
> >
> > It should be noted that NIS is more than just a firewall. If you opt
> > to remove it, you should also consider getting a new anti-virus
> > solution.
> >
> > Lars M. Hansen
> > www.hansenonline.net
> > Remove "bad" from my e-mail address to contact me.
> > "If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?"
>
> Why does everyone always assume that the best software is free software?
> That is crock of horse hockey. When people get paid for their work, they
> do a much better job.
>
> PAY FOR YOUR SOFTWARE, you GREEDY BIRD!!!
>
> As the Dutch are fond of saying, "There's no such thing as a free lunch."
>
> --
> Donald L McDaniel
> Post all replies to the Newsgroup,
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> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

There is a saying that goes:- "People who live in glass houses should not
throw stones"

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Tut tut tut.... You have been found out! ROFL!

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