I used to think, not. But I have had recent interesting experiences with my
internal modem. I could hear it engage. I use cable. I also use ZoneAlarm
Pro (paid program). I finally started checking the alerts each time I heard
the modem churn, it turned out to be a BellSouth probe. BellSouth is *not*
my carrier. I have a backup ISP that I will eventually drop, was simply
letting both sit on my computer during the transition from ISP to cable.
After so many occasions of BellSouth probes I finally disconnected the
telephone line to the PC.
Although I did not previously think a firewall was necessary with an ISP, I
do now.
Elaine
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 8:51 PM
Subject: PCWorks: Re: firewall for dialups
> Hi PC Workers,
> Just a quick question about your experience of the need for a firewall
> if one is using a dial-up ISP exclusively. I am wondering if folks even
> need to use a firewall software (or hardware) if they are not online all
> the time, but just dial-up when they want to go online.
>
> Then again, I wonder what the issues becomes as far as how long they
> stay online after dialing in? Is there a point of diminishing safety
> where you open yourself up to the bad guys depending upon your time
> online after dialup?
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