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General Category => Software => Topic started by: itzik_now on September 19, 2001, 08:25:14 PM
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Hi ,
i would like to know what are thr recommanded :
1. Antivirus
2. Firewall
for the avarge surfer.. ?
about the antivirus - i need the best that find all kind of
troyan horses , email virus ect.
and about the firewall - i used 2 use ZONEALARM - but i heared that his performance is not the best...
can u please recommand me about those 2 software (or even 1 if u dont have info about the other)..
Thank You,
Me.
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An antivirus should be active at all times (even if no net connection is available) and should be updated at least twice a week.
A firewall is not necessary for a 56k modem user, but is highly recommended if you have a static ip address, as used in cable modems.
Zone alarm is a good product and considering its price (free), you cant go wrong
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About the Antivirus - you are right - i wanted people to name a good antivirus 2 use (give me your recommandation).
about the Firewall : Zonalarm is nice , but not enough -
4 example - he does not respond to massive arrival of packets from a shell (fast computer).
and yes , if u connected alot to the net , talk alot in IRC\'s -
u should ve firewall (even though u dont have static ip).
Thank You,
Me.
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I use Norton Antivirus.
Check pcworld for some reviews
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i am on adsl and i use multiple firwalls those being
zonealarm add atgaurd they both work nicely together also zonealarm works nice inconjunction with Symantec
as for antivirus software i prefer useing panda antivirus titanium edition