whats the best firewall?

**shazzar** · 10-13-2007, 11:57 PM

Look and stop is light. wouldnt really recommmend zonealarm even though i have it (its about average to high).

You could try a router and a program like net limiter ( which mointors all incomming and outgoings, all of which you can control and even limit how much bandwith is used). Its alot easier to keep track then zonealarm.

**peat moss** · 10-14-2007, 03:21 AM

Originally Posted by zapjb

Define - best.

Good point . I was wondering what the definition of a good firewall was . Limit "every thing " from connecting or just the programs I pick ? I'v used programs that locked me down tighter than a nun's T'unc ,at what cost tho ?

Remember zapjb when we all sang the praises of look N stop and we could n't connect thru MSN .

**nanotek** · 10-14-2007, 06:17 AM

sygate

**zapjb** · 10-14-2007, 07:00 AM

Originally Posted by peat moss

Originally Posted by zapjb

Define - best.

....Remember zapjb when we all sang the praises of look N stop and we could n't connect thru MSN .

Yup. But it was trouble with Yahoo here.

But ah the joys of Linux. I'm using Firestarter - a GUI for iptables. Sweet.

**TheVillian** · 10-14-2007, 07:26 AM

I'd vote for ZoneAlarm too.

**NDroid** · 10-14-2007, 09:53 AM

I think "Outpost Firewall".

**DooMeD68** · 10-14-2007, 02:36 PM

agree with BLACKBIRD - ZoneAlarm Pro 2007 is the best (no 1 rated firewall) to use and it's doesn't take up resources ! if you can afford it and are rich you could get a hard-wired firewall from CISCO systems !

**peat moss** · 10-14-2007, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by zapjb

Originally Posted by peat moss

....Remember zapjb when we all sang the praises of look N stop and we could n't connect thru MSN .

Yup. But it was trouble with Yahoo here.

But ah the joys of Linux. I'm using Firestarter - a GUI for iptables. Sweet.

Shut up shut up ! I have my fingers in my ears .

Wish it was that easy friend , does it work with Utorrent , can I play games or D/L movies ?

I know I can surf the net safely and my computer boots in 20 seconds again but at what cost ? I'm going to be a fringe player lamenting the fact ..... there's no good programs ? Just wondering not trying to break your balls .