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[Vieo]

Like the topic says. =P

I've tried ZoneAlarm but it can really be a pain sometimes. Is that the best or is there something better?

 

[deadhorse32]

I have Sygate Personal Firewall. Never had a problem.

 

[M3Freak]

A linux firewall using iptables would destroy just about anything you're used to.

Another option is to take an old, crappy PC and install a Linux firwall distro on it, such as ipcop. You'll instantly have a firewall with killer, enterprise class features.

 

[Afro Thunder]

I have Sygate Personal Firewall. Never had a problem.

Yes, me too...

 

[sonicfan]

I've used Kerio without any problems before.

Try browsing this page for more ideas.

 

[Phoenix]

www.smoothwall.org

 

[Deku]

Windows XP service pack 2 includes a built in firewall. It's as good as any of the downloadable free firewalls. Couple it with anti-virus program like norton and a router and you should be pretty safe from port scans, and most malicious attacks.

 

[Phoenix]

Windows XP service pack 2 includes a built in firewall. It's as good as any of the downloadable free firewalls. Couple it with anti-virus program like norton and a router and you should be pretty safe from port scans, and most malicious attacks.

Only if you have never seen or used smoothwall

 

[Drensch]

http://forums.gaming-age.com/showthread.php?t=54304&highlight=firewall

 

[The Faceless Master]

a software firewall running on the same pc that it's protecting? ... bad idea

 

[Deleted member 1235]

a software firewall running on the same pc that it's protecting? ... bad idea

I really wish people would stop saying this. A software firewall on the same pc it's protecting is a fine idea for a home user if the rulebase is sound. put some kind of filtering on your router as well.