In my humble opinion, I think Netbarrier is a better choice. However, if price is an issue then go with Norton. The chances of you being vandalized are small. I used Norton for over a year without incident with a cable connection on 24/7.
For your purposes, a software solution is more than fine. A hardware solution is better when you're dealing with an internal network, require stricter and more robust security (like running a your own server(s)), etc. --- Amber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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 > ===== ------------------------------------------------------------------------- "He lies on his side / is he trying to hide? In fact it's the earth that he's known since birth" --- Wire (Outdoor Miner) http://www.stereosociety.com/ram/outdoo.ram __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more http://games.yahoo.com/ -- 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
