pmfirewall should do you just fine. You will need to add some things to it as you find ports left open here and there, but basically it's a good start. -s On Sat, 21 Apr 2001, you wrote: > Hi All: > I am using ML 7.2 for a home desktop system. I only browse the internet > using a 56K modem. How much internet security do I need? Do I need > ipchains or whatever? I am only on the internet 3 to 4 hours a day. I > have ML set to medium security!! Thanks > Charles