[dba-Tech] Software Firewalls

Bryan,

I've been using the Trend Micro firewall included with pc-cillin since it
came out (2 years?). Its easy to configure, doesn't get in my way and seems
to work just fine. You can download a 30 day trial from www.antivirus.com .
You can usually find the package on eBay for a very good price, i.e. I
picked up a 5 user pack for a client about a month ago for $39.

Jim

-----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 1:07 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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