On 02-07-19 at 03.20 Anne Keller-Smith said: >Just an informational question - if you buy stuff on the >internet over an encrypted connection with a secure server, >why do you need Firewall software? > >I've got nothing else worth taking. If someone messes with >the Mac, I'll just do a clean install of everything. > >I'm just asking because I thought I was done with this stuff >after buying Norton anti-virus and both surge protector and a >UPS. I'd like to get Appleworks or something next ... > >Do I have to buy this now?
Well, your mileage may vary, but I know seasoned Mac people on other lists that have neither anti-virus software nor firewall on the computer! Simply because they are using a Mac, and Macs aren't likely to be hit by a virus or a computer intrusion. That's what they say. Well, personally I haven't seen a Mac virus at close-hand since 1990, and I don't think I've been hit with deliberate intrusion/attack since going on the Internet. I bought NetBarrier (firewall) and VirusBarrier as a combo offer when installing my DSL connection, to feel safe. Even if I could certainly live quite safely without the two of them. But NetBarrier (NB! I'm not bought by the manufacturer, I just like their product) keeps me more protected, as this apartment keeps three computers, all connected to each other and the DSL modem via the same hub. And it has speed gauges and gives a lot of network info. Plus a banner filter, letting me surf the web with quite less commercials around me. There are other banner filter solutions, but this is the best I've seen so far. My two cents /Per _________________________________________________ Per A J Andersson, G�teborg, Sweden - [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
