What Free Personal Firewall (i.e., "Software" Firewall) do you recommend?
We hear of ZoneAlarm all the time.
Within this Forum I have seen reference to Comodo and Kerio
Which one have you used/liked (incl version #) with the MJ??? Thanks
(Yes, there are lists here: http://www.firewallleaktester.com/tests.php and http://www.matousec.com/projects/window ... sult-table . But, I want to hear from anyone who has actually used the products)
I am familiar w/ ZoneAlarm and have just started to play w/ Comodo.
Looking for Ability to Run as a Service (i.e. don't need to Login); Performance; Outbound Notification/Blocking; and Small Memory Footprint.
What "Personal" Firewall do YOU recommend?
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What "Personal" Firewall do YOU recommend?
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Re: What "Personal" Firewall do YOU recommend?
Why don't you use linux and not have to worry about anything? On my Windows Dual boot I just use the standard windows firewall since I never really use windows. But some people hate Linux, don't know why.testing123 wrote:What Free Personal Firewall (i.e., "Software" Firewall) do you recommend?
We hear of ZoneAlarm all the time.
Within this Forum I have seen reference to Comodo and Kerio
Which one have you used/liked (incl version #) with the MJ??? Thanks
Kumar
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Re: What "Personal" Firewall do YOU recommend?
Kumar, dude, if you have read ANY of my posts ... you will know that I have become a Linux (+ VMware + FreeBSD) ZEALOT ... I run multiple distros on various hardware for various purposes.kumar wrote:Why don't you use linux and not have to worry about anything? On my Windows Dual boot I just use the standard windows firewall since I never really use windows. But some people hate Linux, don't know why.testing123 wrote:What Free Personal Firewall (i.e., "Software" Firewall) do you recommend?
We hear of ZoneAlarm all the time.
Within this Forum I have seen reference to Comodo and Kerio
Which one have you used/liked (incl version #) with the MJ??? Thanks
Kumar
I am asking this question about Windoze because I want to know the answer.
There is a method to my madness.
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Wish there were some Linux hacks for some of the Windoze Mobile phones! Would eat that up like DD-WRT for the routers.kumar wrote:Haha yes, many people use an ipod with Linux, but i prefer it with iTunes for some reason. But thats the only reason I use windows
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)what 'free' personal firewall do I use? to me free is 'free after rebate'.
so I use OneCare on Vista Ultimate 32 and on Vista Business 32.
I use Panda Internet Security 2008 on XP Pro 64, but turn off their firewall and use the built in XP 64 firewall.
On XP Pro 32 Desktop I use Panda Internet Security 2007,
On the XP Pro 32 laptop I use system mechanic 2007's firewall
On the XP home laptop my wife uses McAfee Internet Security 2006's firewall.
None are listed in your choices. But I suppose our idea's of free are two different things.
so I use OneCare on Vista Ultimate 32 and on Vista Business 32.
I use Panda Internet Security 2008 on XP Pro 64, but turn off their firewall and use the built in XP 64 firewall.
On XP Pro 32 Desktop I use Panda Internet Security 2007,
On the XP Pro 32 laptop I use system mechanic 2007's firewall
On the XP home laptop my wife uses McAfee Internet Security 2006's firewall.
None are listed in your choices. But I suppose our idea's of free are two different things.
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Ha ha, damn. There is not one that could suffice or that you liked enough???mphixson wrote:what 'free' personal firewall do I use? to me free is 'free after rebate'.
so I use OneCare on Vista Ultimate 32 and on Vista Business 32.
I use Panda Internet Security 2008 on XP Pro 64, but turn off their firewall and use the built in XP 64 firewall.
On XP Pro 32 Desktop I use Panda Internet Security 2007,
On the XP Pro 32 laptop I use system mechanic 2007's firewall
On the XP home laptop my wife uses McAfee Internet Security 2006's firewall.
None are listed in your choices. But I suppose our idea's of free are two different things.
And Free for me in this case means "no cost" at all; no up front cost.
PS, I believe you can add any choice to the Poll as well.
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Sorry missed the link.testing123 wrote: Thanks, I posted that link in the OP.
Aside from protection, what features do you like about it?
Anyway, it's easy to use, does it's job, not too much of a resource hog.
For someone who doesn't know jack about firewalls or computers I would recommend "Online Armor" .
I liked it a lot but it interferred with my torrents, and I couldn't get the settings right so it wouldn't.
I use ZoneAlarm Free because that is the simplest firewall for my clients to use. I use what I recommend whenever possible. ZAF is simple to install, simple to configure, and doesn't use up TOO many resources.
I have been messing with firewalls since I first used AtGuard on my dialup line a dozen years ago.
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I have been messing with firewalls since I first used AtGuard on my dialup line a dozen years ago.
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@SpamBox, @dbarber: Thanks, appreciate the feedback.
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Sorry missed the link.
Anyway, it's easy to use, does it's job, not too much of a resource hog.
For someone who doesn't know jack about firewalls or computers I would recommend "Online Armor" .
I liked it a lot but it interferred with my torrents, and I couldn't get the settings right so it wouldn't.
dbarber wrote:I use ZoneAlarm Free because that is the simplest firewall for my clients to use. I use what I recommend whenever possible. ZAF is simple to install, simple to configure, and doesn't use up TOO many resources.
I have been messing with firewalls since I first used AtGuard on my dialup line a dozen years ago.
I use stock since it doesn't really matter if you do not use windows much like me....But seriously what is the chance of someone hacking in....also i reformat a lot so doesn't apply for me....BUT on my other dell with only windows (don't ask) i use zonealarm. I still do not think it matters what firewall that we use....Can someone explain? I have not had trouble with my stock firewall ever.
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Well after playing with Comodo for a little while now .... it has replaced ZoneAlarm Free for me.
Comodo (for me):
1) Is more Stable (example: resuming from Hibernation or running as a Service w/o Login or maintaining ARP Tables correctly)
2) Performs Faster
3) Uses Less Memory
4) Has more finite control over Firewall/Packets (like a "true" hardware firewall)
5) Minus: Can be WAY more complicated IF you use Expert settings (otherwise using Defaults it is as easy as ZoneAlarm)
6) Minus: Comodo 3.0 does not run on Win2k Pro if (you have to use previous version 2.4)
YMMV, but again, I only compared against ZoneAlarm Free -- both are Free so you can't go wrong. ZoneAlarm is still a great product
BTW, I had mistakenly thought that ZoneAlarm was using LESS memory than Comodo until I remembered that ZoneAlarm mem usage is broken up into numerous processes running on your PC:
ZoneAlarm = zlclient.exe + vsmon.exe (approx 14+MB in some tests I did)
Comodo = cfp.exe (approx 3.5MB)
Again, no affiliation with either Product.
Comodo (for me):
1) Is more Stable (example: resuming from Hibernation or running as a Service w/o Login or maintaining ARP Tables correctly)
2) Performs Faster
3) Uses Less Memory
4) Has more finite control over Firewall/Packets (like a "true" hardware firewall)
5) Minus: Can be WAY more complicated IF you use Expert settings (otherwise using Defaults it is as easy as ZoneAlarm)
6) Minus: Comodo 3.0 does not run on Win2k Pro if (you have to use previous version 2.4)
YMMV, but again, I only compared against ZoneAlarm Free -- both are Free so you can't go wrong. ZoneAlarm is still a great product
BTW, I had mistakenly thought that ZoneAlarm was using LESS memory than Comodo until I remembered that ZoneAlarm mem usage is broken up into numerous processes running on your PC:
ZoneAlarm = zlclient.exe + vsmon.exe (approx 14+MB in some tests I did)
Comodo = cfp.exe (approx 3.5MB)
Again, no affiliation with either Product.
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I also missed this section!
I know I'm going to be shot down for this but I use Sunbelt on all my systems. 1 xp desktop, 1 xp laptop and 1 xp mce laptop.
Only problems I have ever had was a USB lockup (until I specified drive letters for MJ) and testing fax using internal modem to MJ on same machine (yes I laughed as well). Otherwise my MJs work great both for speech and fax.
I know I'm going to be shot down for this but I use Sunbelt on all my systems. 1 xp desktop, 1 xp laptop and 1 xp mce laptop.
Only problems I have ever had was a USB lockup (until I specified drive letters for MJ) and testing fax using internal modem to MJ on same machine (yes I laughed as well). Otherwise my MJs work great both for speech and fax.