[dba-Tech] Software Firewalls

Still happy here with ZA Pro - 4.5
I guess you are/were using a more recent version, like 5.5?

I've been putting off 'upgrading' ...

John


> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com 
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of 
> Bryan Carbonnell
> Sent: 05 December 2004 19:07
> 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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