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[Lyman Green <lymang AT gmail.com>]

I don't know if I'd say I HATE the Windows Firewall, but it's sorely
lacking in features and capabilities.  I'd say that it's better than
nothing but not a lot.  I think a professional firewall product is a
very good idea, even if you're behind a router/firewall (though
perhaps a lot less necessary).

I've used ZoneAlarm and Symantec Client Firewall (at work) and the
retail version as well (integrated into Norton Internet Security). 
Both seem to function well.


Lyman

On 2/15/06, childers.paula AT epamail.epa.gov
<childers.paula AT epamail.epa.gov> wrote:
> I've used both Norton and McAfee. Either will do you just fine for virus
> protection. ....But!  Even if you purchase the "deluxe" (or whatever)
> packages for them that claim to do anti-spyware, I would (as others have
> said) still advise running an independent anti-spyware app, too.  I use
> Ad-Aware, it seems to do what I need, and the basic package is free for
> personal use.
>
> Also, I would recommend adding a personal firewall to the setup -
> something like ZoneAlarm is great, or at least get the Norton package
> that includes NPF.  Personally, I hate "Windows Firewall," YMMV.
>
> Best,
> Paula
>
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