said by KoolMoe:If you make a claim that someone said something, it would be helpful to point to where that can be verified - assuming it's available.
I don't use a software firewall. I have a router, have anti-virus, and have SpyBot S&D set to run every so often.
So, assuming my own practices are wise enough to keep malicious crap off my computer - and that my AV and Spyware programs can help where I miss - I see no need for a software firewall.
If legit programs like WMP, Real, etc. want to phone home on occasion, it doesn't bother me.
Actually, I guess I do use a software firewall now that one was installed with XP SP2... I'm not going to take pains to disable it, but I don't worry about my Win2k machines that don't have such either.
KM
He says it almost every week on his radio show.
