ibra
join:2005-07-29
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Re: [POLL] Which Software Firewall Do You Use?
I Use many Firewall like zone alarm and norton and outpost but I didnt see tne Firewall program like Sygate.It is strong and easy to use> |
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jabarnut
Light Years Away
Premium,MVM
join:2005-01-22
Galaxy M31
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said by DFWDraco76  :I've used several in the past, but they always just seem to get in my way. I'm behind a hardware firewall and am confident in my other layers of security, so I've eliminated the software firewall for now. What he said. 
(And nice job on the Poll richter35 ! 
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RangerTX7
R.I.P. beloved Trooper dog
Premium
join:2004-01-29
Austin, TX
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Looks like I've got the lone vote for Kaspersky. Last fall I had to do a rather exhaustive comparison of many software-based firewalls for work. I found Kaspersky's method of implementing rules to be the most "elegant" of all that I tested. It's similar to Outpost, but I chose Kas for compatibility issues (it just seems to "play better" with my equipment). I also appreciate its light footprint, along with the reputation for excellence Kas has in the security field.
Another excellent firewall I trialed, which did not make this poll, is Visnetic. And if I had to go outside these choices, I'd probably go with the classic Kerio 2.15, mentioned by other respondents here. BTW, nice job richter35 !
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GlobalMind
Domino Dude, POWER Systems Guy
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join:2001-10-29
Hollywood, FL
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Well..lol I have a few.
Trend Micro Internet Security has one....then there's the WinXP deal, and then there's ZA.
Speed is fine and I don't seem to have much in the way of conflicts, despite what ZA & Trend want to say.
Oh and then there's the firewall on my router.
K.
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damox
Premium
join:2002-01-07
Olympia, WA | reply to richter35
None, nada, zip, zero, zilch! Don't like the hassle, and I don't us one, but thanks for asking all the same. |
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Epyon9283
Premium
join:2001-12-26
Dayton, NJ | reply to richter35
Shorewall. |
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Spencer67
join:2003-06-30
United State | Outpost Pro |
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2kmaro
Think
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join:2000-07-11
ColossalCave
clubs:  
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I chose Kaspersky Anti-Hacker 'cause that's the one I'm using on 3 systems out of 5 now (2 home, 1 at work out of 4 home systems and the one at work).
It works much like ZoneAlarm with perhaps a touch of complexity added. But it seems to work well. And as part of the integrated Kaspersky Security Suite I have an anti-virus, firewall, and anti-spyware solution all rolled into one package.
I was a ZoneAlarm user for a long time - had to back off at version 5.1 when for some reason it began drastically cutting back my download speeds. Still unresolved.
On 2 systems I'm 'testing' the Cox HSI security package provided by Authentium. That includes firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware and parental controls. Seems to work well enough, but at a slight expense of download speed.
In the meantime out in front of it all at home is a Netgear FVS-318 Prosafe firewalling router that seems to stop all unwanted inbound traffic.
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La Luna
Surviving Ashraful
Premium
join:2001-07-12
Warwick, NY
clubs: | reply to richter35
Zone Alarm Free....don't even know its there. I had considered switching, and then decided not to. ZA is hassle free.
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pleekmo
Triptoe Through The Tulips
Premium
join:2001-09-14
Manchester, CT
clubs: | reply to richter35
Here, I tend to rely on my router's hardware firewall. However, I may check out some of these items here (the freeware ones, that is). |
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digitalfutur
Sees More Than Shown
Premium
join:2000-07-15
BurlingtonON
 ·Cogeco Cable
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Used to use the free version of Sygate, now I use F-Secure because it's a freebie from my ISP that also includes anti-virus and spam protection, among other features.
»www.cogeco.ca/en/who_is_fsecure_o.html
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inTulsa
Premium
join:2002-02-24 | reply to richter35
There's a very similar poll with over 650 votes in our »Security forum.
»[Poll]Which Firewall do you currently use? |
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murky
Premium
join:2000-09-12
Eton, ON
clubs: | reply to richter35
I'm using Panda Titanium AV 2005. It includes a firewall, as well as spyware protection etc. I installed it and forgot about it No problems and no intruders.
murky |
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oKubricko
join:2001-08-06
Miamisburg, OH
clubs:
·RoadRunner Cable
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No software firewall here. I use a hardware firewall. Smoothwall! The best around. If you have an old computer laying around, I suggest you visit www.smoothwall.org and get cracking
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beeman65
join:2001-07-23
Mckeesport, PA | reply to richter35
After my router died, I installed ZA Free until I decide on my next course of action. So far, its working good for me.
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Spy
Premium
join:2001-09-22
NE | reply to richter35
Spygate. |
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Portmonkey
scurvy
Premium
join:2004-04-09
Southern IL
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Using ZAP 5.5.094.000.
I've been a big fan of ZAP since trying the free version for a couple weeks about 3 years ago. Ease of use and nice features in addition to top notch security, but for the most part it's just considered backup to my hardware firewall and for outbound security, seeing as how I'm too lazy and not really sure how to properly configure the outbound protection for the hardware firewall. My license expires in 91 days so it's about time to decide if I should stick with ZAP or no.
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Chump
Support Bbr Rc5
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join:2002-10-27
clubs: | reply to richter35
Sygate |
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Lex Luthor
Premium,Mod
join:2000-09-17
Hicksville, NY | reply to richter35
Kerio 4.2 here.
I know many people prefer to stick with the 2.1.5 version, but I have no problem with the 4.2 revision and think it's a great program. |
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Duchess44
Premium
join:2001-10-24
Chattanooga, TN | reply to richter35
Linksys 4-port router here |
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