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Firewall Software Of Choice Official OCC Poll #51 Rate Topic: -----

Poll: Firewall Software Of Choice (41 member(s) have cast votes)

Firewall Software Of Choice

  1. AVG (1 votes [2.44%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.44%

  2. InJoy (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  3. Jetico (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  4. Kerio (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  5. McAfee (1 votes [2.44%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.44%

  6. Norton (6 votes [14.63%])

    Percentage of vote: 14.63%

  7. Outpost (1 votes [2.44%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.44%

  8. Sygate (1 votes [2.44%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.44%

  9. Windows XP SP2 (5 votes [12.20%])

    Percentage of vote: 12.20%

  10. Zone Alarm (9 votes [21.95%])

    Percentage of vote: 21.95%

  11. Linux (3 votes [7.32%])

    Percentage of vote: 7.32%

  12. Hardware / Router Only (9 votes [21.95%])

    Percentage of vote: 21.95%

  13. None (2 votes [4.88%])

    Percentage of vote: 4.88%

  14. Other (3 votes [7.32%])

    Percentage of vote: 7.32%

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Posted 19 September 2005 - 02:06 AM

Last week, we asked what antivirus program everyone was using. This week, we ask a similar question... What firewall do you use, if any?

Personally, I like ZoneAlarm for the systems in my house, though I was also lucky enough to be part of AVG's beta testing of their new firewall. I was pleased with it, and I'm still considering purchasing that. ;)



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Posted 19 September 2005 - 02:17 AM

I use Windows SP2 firewall as its simple to use and easy to turn off. Not sure if its doing its job but i havent had any problems :)


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Posted 19 September 2005 - 03:20 AM

Panda.

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Posted 19 September 2005 - 03:54 AM

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Posted 19 September 2005 - 04:07 AM

SPI firewall <-- hardware... and norton internet security 2005 for my sofware firewall
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Posted 19 September 2005 - 04:12 AM

The only firewall I use is my linux router box that has never let me down, is always running, and has never given me a reason to worry.

I use a package called Smoothwall which is a great way to implement a PC hardware firewall. The cool thing is, it is highly moddable too with lots of extra add ons.

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Posted 19 September 2005 - 05:40 AM

Hardware router and Panda on each machine!

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Posted 19 September 2005 - 05:43 AM

dont use firewall software, just hardware, never really had a problem and its another thing to take up resources lol.
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Posted 19 September 2005 - 06:36 AM

I use BlackICE.
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Posted 19 September 2005 - 06:41 AM

ZoneAlarm works perfect with me, I use the software firewall in conjunction with my NAT router.
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Posted 19 September 2005 - 06:48 AM

i use norton on my laptop because it came free and nothing on my desktop. i also have the router firewall so i think im good
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So moral of the story is. Vista 64 bit makes me happy in the pants.

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Posted 19 September 2005 - 09:33 AM

Norton really eats up on your memory though, I use hardware firewalls with free virus and spyware removal.
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