as a general rule of thumb it is best to run a firewall on all machines no mater what connection you use you are still at risk Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "SMS WebMaster" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "gentoo user" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2003 8:40 PM Subject: [gentoo-user] Do I need a firewall ?
> > Hi > > I have only one PC (laptop) and my internet connection is a dial-up so I > am not online all the time. > > I don't think I need a firewall because I am not running any servers > (only apache and only the local IP 127.0.0.1 can access it ). > > Some friend told me that I must run a firewall to protect my PC , Do you > think I have to do that ? > > Thank you > > -- > http://www.4-SMS.Com > http://eShop.4-SMS.Com > http://Mozilla.4-SMS.Com > -*- If Linux doesn't have the solution, you have the wrong problem -*- > > > -- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.543 / Virus Database: 337 - Release Date: 11/21/2003 -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
