Re: What is the best firewall software to use without a router



Leythos wrote:
In article <362dnVCR_eJacCjeRVn-hQ@xxxxxxxxxxx>, optik-
mechanik@xxxxxxxxxxx says...

PapaBear wrote:

I want to prevent anyone from accessing my computer from ther internet
on a cable modem Thanks for any info

If you have Win XP, the built in firewall will do it. For other OSes, I like BlackIce with the Application Control Feature turned off.


Wrong, the XP firewall has so many holes and exposures that it could be best described as swiss cheese.


Examples? .



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