[dba-Tech] Software Firewalls

Bryan,

I have used Sygate Personal Firewall Pro (the paid version for the extra
features) for several years now with no problems.  I have installed the free
version on many friend's PCs without any issues. 

I have had ZA (older versions) trash connections before.  Kind of like what
happened to you.

Bobby

-----Original Message-----
From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Bryan Carbonnell
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 2:07 PM
To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com
Subject: [dba-Tech] Software Firewalls


I am looking for a new firewall for my XPP SR2 box.

I have just about had it with Zone Alarm. It somehow managed to block 
ALL my 'net access, including my VPN for work with the latest 
upgrade. It took a complete uninstall to get access back. 

Can we say, not a happy camper.

I've tried Sygate, which wouldn't let me send large e-mails (anything 
over about 2 sentences). Not acceptable, and I can't figure out how 
to let them out.

I've just finished trying Kerio Personal Firewall. Not happy with it 
either. Too many things that it tries to block.

Windows Firewall is not an option, since I don't trust MS to get it 
right.

Does anyone have any other suggestions for a personal firewall, or 
should I just dig through my downloaded files directory and use the 
previous version of ZA, which I'e been extremely happy with up until 
now.

Suggestions/Comments?

Thanks,

-- 
Bryan Carbonnell - carbonnb at sympatico.ca
'The knack of flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground 
and miss.' - HHGTG


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