Good free firewall - NOT ZoneAlarm!
J. M. Pescado:
I just use iptables.
Jess Maree:
I use AVG on the shiny new desktop. I've also got Windoze Firewall as a back-up. I did use Avast! for a while, but I had to take it off for the more "trustworthy" AVG. I don't know if there's a difference anyway.
dDefinder:
how's online armor? : http://www.tallemu.com/free-firewall-protection-software.html
BattyCoda:
Quote from: sloppyhousewife on 2008 July 21, 09:11:07
I changed from ZoneAlarm to avast recently and am pretty happy with it, especially because ZA had more than just a few problems with the latest XP update and wouldn't let me go online. Plus, avast found spyware on my PC that went unnoticed by Antivir as well as AdAware.
Just wanted to point out that:
Zonealarm == firewall /* New version fixes XP SP3 problem */
Avast == anti-virus /* Does spyware also? */
Adaware == anti-spyware
These are different functionalities; having one will not necessarily negate the need for the others.
snowbawl:
I have been watching this thread with interest, as Zone Alarm had decided that the interwebz=teh evil after the latest windoze (XP)update. The update crept in while I was at work, next thing I know...had to turn the firewall down to cruise the internet. I am happy to say that the latest ZA update does work...and my firewall is back in action where it should be.
I have used spyware doctor in the past for adware/spyware. I turn it on every few weeks to check the old bitch (pc). I use the free version, though I have paid for it before. The free one works just as well, since I am not running it all the time (it is a resource HOG). I figure why pay?
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