> If your internet connection is repeatidly under attack, it will > slow to a crawl. Among other safety measures, the better > firewall products can block IPs that do this and prevent and/or > minimize the damage caused by such actions. > > BTW, Norton doesn't give you a lot of protection in this area. > Is Net Barrier any good ?
Also, I am still not absolutely certain as to how a router is better than software. I have a cable modem...so where does the router connect too and how does it work to make your computer more invulnerable to attacks or damage ? Amber -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple iMac CDROMs from $79.99, iMac DVD CDROMs from $99.99 3 port USB Hub $14.99, 40GB Hard Drive Upgrades $119 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
