Re: Firewall suggestions

From: Steven L Umbach (n9rou_at_nospam-comcast.net)
Date: 02/25/05 

Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 21:53:51 -0600

OK. SP1 RC2 does have some nice features on the Windows Firewall just like
XP SP2 has. I don't have much experience with server antivirus software. If
you reposted your message asking for server antivirus recommendations I am
sure you would get some good advice. --- Steve

"John Sommer" <john@mendipcomputing.co.uk> wrote in message
news:uf6v9ClGFHA.576@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Whoops, what was I thinking! Excuse my clumsiness for I am unwell at the
> moment and my train of though must have derailed whilst I was typing.
>
> Yes, I already use the Windows ICF firewall. Especially with the Service
> Pack 1 RC2 installed it is a very handy tool to have.
>
> I meant to ask if you knew of any Anti Virus packages that meet my
> description. Sorry for the confusion.
>
> John.
>

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