Re: Windows Firewall alone

From: Sam (sam.sam_at_samsam.com)
Date: 11/14/04 

Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 17:57:40 -0000

Tiny Johnson said ...
> windows firewall is poor at best, additionally you should not use IE or
> outlook express, Firefox would be a better choice for browsers and web
> base mail is the safest, try yahoo mail
>
> usb for broadband is not the preferred method, ethernet is a better
> option
>
> NAT firewalled router is computer 101
>
> spywareblaster, spywareguard, adaware and spybot should be installed on
> everyones pc
>
You're right but I'm talking about a naive user who uses her computer
for email and internet browsing. I really don't think that she is
interested in installing all manner of other items - she needs something
that will act without her intervention. Spybot, etc - no way! 

-- 
Sam

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