FAQs - Firewalls

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Firewalls - a Necessity for a Healthy PC

The following are our suggestions for maintaining a healthy PC. These are not the only ideas and there are many other products available to do many of the tasks mentioned, however those below actually work!

  1. Why use a Firewall?
  2. What about Windows XP Firewall?
  3. Are there any other free Firewalls?
  4. Hardware versus Software Firewall ?
Why use a Firewall

Refer to this article

What about Windows XP Firewall?

This is even better Windows XP Software Patch 2 - refer to this Microsoft Article

Are there any other free Firewalls?

Yes - Zonealarm has an excellent Software Firewall. The even have one that is free to individuals and non profitable charity organizations.

Refer also to SpywareAid for other Firewalls

Hardware versus Software Firewall ?

refer to this article