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yeah, i think i should have found out about this earlier, a few virus alerts just shocked me
so:
- what is a firewall?
- do i really need one? i am a 56ker so i don't d/l alot
- does a firewall use up alot of speed/processor power/memory?
- what firewall should i use?
- what the heck do all those scary settings in k-lite options mean?
A firewall is either a software or hardware that "blocks" mainly hackers and trojans, (among other things) from entering your PCQuote:
yeah, i think i should have found out about this earlier, a few virus alerts just shocked me
so:
- what is a firewall?
- do i really need one? i am a 56ker so i don't d/l alot
- does a firewall use up alot of speed/processor power/memory?
- what firewall should i use?
- what the heck do all those scary settings in k-lite options mean?
Do you need one?? If u'r using kazaa then U'r letting strange ppl acces your HD....what do you think? (tip:yes)
That depends on the firewall...the Norton 2003 firewall uses quite a bit of memory, so if U'r looking for a "economic" one go with Zone Alarm
In my experience Norton Firewall 2003 is the best (get Norton Internet Security 2003 of Kazaa ;) ) but ZoneAlarm is also good and easy to use...there are TONS of firewalls to choose from tho... <_<
If U'r talking about the "firewall" tab....don't bother, U don't have to change anything there at the moment...check the FAQ for a detaild description of each end every function in the Options menu... :P
p.s: Also, get a antivirus ASAP if U don't have one!! I mean NOW!
a good firewal will check all outgoing and incoming traffic ;)Quote:
among other things) from entering your PC
they should not take up to much cpu power.
On a p2 300 mhz i have noticed no difference with it on or off.
try agnitum outpost it is top notch and free.