Not entirely true, if you install software that has spyware as part of
the install you really want to know about it. There are also so called
"zombie" programs that you can "accidentally" installed which become
apparent when they try to phone home and your firewall informs you of
the attempt. It's good for your firewall to tell you what trying to get
out.
graywolf wrote:
It is not what is trying to get out that you have to worry about, it
is what is trying to get in.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf
"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
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mike wilson wrote:
graywolf wrote:
Well if you are running Windows XP Pro SP2 you go into the Control
Panel, select Security Center, click Windows Firewall at the bottom
of the panel, then click On.
If not you spend some money.
However most wireless routers have a firewall option built in also,
which is what I am running right now because it firewalls the whole
network.
I still like to know what's trying to get out......
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf
"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
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Shel Belinkoff wrote:
It's been suggested that I install a fire wall, but I don't really
know
what one is or how they work. So, what's a fire wall, how does it
work,
what are the pros and cons of using one, and where can I get one?
Shel
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When you're worried or in doubt,
Run in circles, (scream and shout).
