Looking for a good firewall ...

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Joe Best <joebest04@[pleaseremove]hotmail.com> wrote in
news:1kfp90dvsp0ekof97spq1vj92e1pf11bgr@4ax.com:

> Hi,
>
> I'm new to all this and was looking to install my first firewall.
>
> I'm looking not to spend any money so what would be the best firewall.
>
> Many thanks.

No one else can really say what is the best for your use. The recommended
ZA is apparently very good. I use Sygate Personal (free for home use)on my
machines: http://smb.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm

--
Tom McCune
My PGP Page & FAQ: http://www.McCune.cc/PGP.htm

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In article <1kfp90dvsp0ekof97spq1vj92e1pf11bgr@4ax.com>, joebest04@[pleaseremove]hotmail.com says...
> Hi,
>
> I'm new to all this and was looking to install my first firewall.
>
> I'm looking not to spend any money so what would be the best firewall.
>
> Many thanks.
>
I too use Sygate. I find it to be an excellent firewall.

Unofficial Help:
http://bellsouthpwp.net/i/k/ikpe/SygateBasics.html
(This site has two parts: Sygate Basics and Sygate Basics
Part 2. Click on the button to toggle between the two)

Sygate Forums:
http://forums.sygate.com/vb/

Users Guide and Quick Start Guide:
http://smb.sygate.com/support/docu [...] efault.htm

Compare SPF Pro and SPF (See what's inside each one)
http://smb.sygate.com/products/spf/comparison_spf.htm

d/l
http://soho.sygate.com/free/default.php
http://www.tucows.com/preview/213160.html

Casey

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I presume that you mean "a software firewall" ?

You do not say which operating system you are using?

Cecil Ward.


"Joe Best" <joebest04@[pleaseremove]hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I'm new to all this and was looking to install my first firewall.
>
> I'm looking not to spend any money so what would be the best firewall.
>
> Many thanks.