Re: Firewall

From: Jaxxon (test_at_test.com)
Date: 12/30/03 

Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 16:39:45 -0600

A firewall is ok, but you really need to watch out for spyware programs
(firewalls do not block them since they are wrapped up in programs).
Definitely get virus software, symantec is one of the best.

"Kathi" <kpletzke@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:020f01c3cf21$bf564bc0$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> What is a firewall?
>
> Do I need one?
>
> And should I have Antivirus software?

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