RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
I second that https://grc.com website. It is a great resource for testing your vulnerabilities! [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/30/03 06:54PM Whatever you use go to https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 and http://grc.com/lt/leaktest.htm for testing your firewall product and make sure that the basic stuff is configured correctly.Also want to check out the URL http://grc.com/lt/scoreboard.htm about various PC firewall products "leaking" and possible issues which certain versions.-f-Original Message-Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 3:10 PMTo: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L-- snip If you're feeling frisky, consider replacing the router/firewall with a PC(with 2 nics) running BSD or Linux. You can also find distros tweaked toact as a firewall/router - that's what I've done.-- snip The Linux distro I used was www.smoothwall.com (which is the similar towww.ipcop.com ) and I found that it worked very well. even on a sub 100MHzPC with 16MB RAM. Of course I had to load a customized module for IPSecbypass to allow me to connect to work using a Cisco VPN client.-Original Message-Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 1:05 PMTo: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-LKENNETH JANUSZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] on Monday, September 29, 2003 9:05AM said; I have a Dell 8200 with XP Prof. SP1. I would like recommendations as to a good firewall for this machine. XPhas a firewall but it is not the greatest.ZoneAlarm on the desktop - free version or pay to upgrade to the proversion.Assuming you have a home network, you also want to buy a DSL/Cable router -which has it's own firewall built in.If you're feeling frisky, consider replacing the router/firewall with a PC(with 2 nics) running BSD or Linux. You can also find distros tweaked toact as a firewall/router - that's what I've done.FWIW, a friend of mine had his XP system plugged directly into his RRconnection. Friend said he didn't need a firewall or router (I'm not intothat security crap, I just want to play games). Friend has now had toreformat his box (and lost work) because his box was rooted, blasted andfubared within days of hooking it to the cable connection w/out a firewall.YMMV.~brian-- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net-- Author: Brian Dunbar INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.comSan Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services-To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail messageto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and inthe message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L(or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You mayalso send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).-- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net-- Author: Suri, Deepak INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.comSan Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services-To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail messageto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and inthe message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L(or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You mayalso send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).-- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net-- Author: Faan DeSwardt INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.comSan Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services-To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail messageto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and inthe message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L(or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You mayalso send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
I don't need to test my vulnerabilities. I know my vulnerabilities are working well. On Wed, 2003-10-01 at 11:09, Gene Sais wrote: I second that https://grc.com website. It is a great resource for testing your vulnerabilities! [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/30/03 06:54PM Whatever you use go to https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 and http://grc.com/lt/leaktest.htm for testing your firewall product and make sure that the basic stuff is configured correctly. Also want to check out the URL http://grc.com/lt/scoreboard.htm about various PC firewall products leaking and possible issues which certain versions. -f -Original Message- Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 3:10 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L -- snip If you're feeling frisky, consider replacing the router/firewall with a PC (with 2 nics) running BSD or Linux. You can also find distros tweaked to act as a firewall/router - that's what I've done. -- snip The Linux distro I used was www.smoothwall.com (which is the similar to www.ipcop.com ) and I found that it worked very well. even on a sub 100MHz PC with 16MB RAM. Of course I had to load a customized module for IPSec bypass to allow me to connect to work using a Cisco VPN client. -Original Message- Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 1:05 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L KENNETH JANUSZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] on Monday, September 29, 2003 9:05 AM said; I have a Dell 8200 with XP Prof. SP1. I would like recommendations as to a good firewall for this machine. XP has a firewall but it is not the greatest. ZoneAlarm on the desktop - free version or pay to upgrade to the pro version. Assuming you have a home network, you also want to buy a DSL/Cable router - which has it's own firewall built in. If you're feeling frisky, consider replacing the router/firewall with a PC (with 2 nics) running BSD or Linux. You can also find distros tweaked to act as a firewall/router - that's what I've done. FWIW, a friend of mine had his XP system plugged directly into his RR connection. Friend said he didn't need a firewall or router (I'm not into that security crap, I just want to play games). Friend has now had to reformat his box (and lost work) because his box was rooted, blasted and fubared within days of hooking it to the cable connection w/out a firewall. YMMV. ~brian -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Brian Dunbar INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Suri, Deepak INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Faan DeSwardt INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). Note: This message is for the named person's use only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Wang Trading LLC
Re: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
- Original Message - I don't need to test my vulnerabilities. I know my vulnerabilities are working well. Hehehe! As we'd say in my local newsgroup: Check yuor settings! I second that https://grc.com website. It is a great resource for testing your vulnerabilities! Too true. But the best solution by far if you have a high speed cable or ADSL connection is to get hold of one of those Netgear or Dlink firewall/router boxes. Not only do you get peace of mind that works with ANY box connected to it (be it Windoze or Lunix), but you also get a hub and shared connect thrown into the bargain. And it survives the grc.com test. Add an anonymous proxie for your browsing and you're as safe as you can get. Except for e-maul. Cheers Nuno Souto [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Nuno Souto INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
I've used Black Ice in the past as well Peter, and I know what you mean on that count. I now user Sygate Personal Edition, which is a LOT better at this. It won't let anything in, nor *out* without asking me if it's OK. It also holds a log of incoming and outgoing traffic, showing accepted and blocked. Very good little firewall in my opinion, and I've used Black Ice, Zonealarm, and Symantec products in the past. It's ideal for a single PC (home) installation. http://smb.sygate.com/buy/download_buy.htm (The Free version is at the bottom). Mark -Original Message- Robson, Peter Sent: 29 September 2003 18:50 To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L On the same area - I'm using Black Ice, but its never been clear to me whether these products trap outgoing stuff. The BIG problem as I see it as when one inadvertently loads a 1 pixel gif, populated from a rogue site, which then gives implicit confirmation that there is a PC at the end of the line... Anyone been down this particular topic? peter edinburgh -Original Message- From: Brian Dunbar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 6:05 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Subject: RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation KENNETH JANUSZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] on Monday, September 29, 2003 9:05 AM said; I have a Dell 8200 with XP Prof. SP1. I would like recommendations as to a good firewall for this machine. XP has a firewall but it is not the greatest. ZoneAlarm on the desktop - free version or pay to upgrade to the pro version. Assuming you have a home network, you also want to buy a DSL/Cable router - which has it's own firewall built in. If you're feeling frisky, consider replacing the router/firewall with a PC (with 2 nics) running BSD or Linux. You can also find distros tweaked to act as a firewall/router - that's what I've done. FWIW, a friend of mine had his XP system plugged directly into his RR connection. Friend said he didn't need a firewall or router (I'm not into that security crap, I just want to play games). Friend has now had to reformat his box (and lost work) because his box was rooted, blasted and fubared within days of hooking it to the cable connection w/out a firewall. YMMV. ~brian -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Brian Dunbar INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). * This e-mail message, and any files transmitted with it, are confidential and intended solely for the use of the addressee. If this message was not addressed to you, you have received it in error and any copying, distribution or other use of any part of it is strictly prohibited. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of the British Geological Survey. The security of e-mail communication cannot be guaranteed and the BGS accepts no liability for claims arising as a result of the use of this medium to transmit messages from or to the BGS. .http://www.bgs.ac.uk * -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Robson, Peter INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.521 / Virus Database: 319 - Release Date: 23/09/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.521 / Virus Database: 319 - Release Date: 23/09/2003 -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Mark Leith INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list
RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
-- snip If you're feeling frisky, consider replacing the router/firewall with a PC (with 2 nics) running BSD or Linux. You can also find distros tweaked to act as a firewall/router - that's what I've done. -- snip The Linux distro I used was www.smoothwall.com (which is the similar to www.ipcop.com ) and I found that it worked very well. even on a sub 100MHz PC with 16MB RAM. Of course I had to load a customized module for IPSec bypass to allow me to connect to work using a Cisco VPN client. -Original Message- Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 1:05 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L KENNETH JANUSZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] on Monday, September 29, 2003 9:05 AM said; I have a Dell 8200 with XP Prof. SP1. I would like recommendations as to a good firewall for this machine. XP has a firewall but it is not the greatest. ZoneAlarm on the desktop - free version or pay to upgrade to the pro version. Assuming you have a home network, you also want to buy a DSL/Cable router - which has it's own firewall built in. If you're feeling frisky, consider replacing the router/firewall with a PC (with 2 nics) running BSD or Linux. You can also find distros tweaked to act as a firewall/router - that's what I've done. FWIW, a friend of mine had his XP system plugged directly into his RR connection. Friend said he didn't need a firewall or router (I'm not into that security crap, I just want to play games). Friend has now had to reformat his box (and lost work) because his box was rooted, blasted and fubared within days of hooking it to the cable connection w/out a firewall. YMMV. ~brian -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Brian Dunbar INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Suri, Deepak INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
Whatever you use go to https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 and http://grc.com/lt/leaktest.htm for testing your firewall product and make sure that the basic stuff is configured correctly. Also want to check out the URL http://grc.com/lt/scoreboard.htm about various PC firewall products leaking and possible issues which certain versions. -f -Original Message- Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 3:10 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L -- snip If you're feeling frisky, consider replacing the router/firewall with a PC (with 2 nics) running BSD or Linux. You can also find distros tweaked to act as a firewall/router - that's what I've done. -- snip The Linux distro I used was www.smoothwall.com (which is the similar to www.ipcop.com ) and I found that it worked very well. even on a sub 100MHz PC with 16MB RAM. Of course I had to load a customized module for IPSec bypass to allow me to connect to work using a Cisco VPN client. -Original Message- Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 1:05 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L KENNETH JANUSZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] on Monday, September 29, 2003 9:05 AM said; I have a Dell 8200 with XP Prof. SP1. I would like recommendations as to a good firewall for this machine. XP has a firewall but it is not the greatest. ZoneAlarm on the desktop - free version or pay to upgrade to the pro version. Assuming you have a home network, you also want to buy a DSL/Cable router - which has it's own firewall built in. If you're feeling frisky, consider replacing the router/firewall with a PC (with 2 nics) running BSD or Linux. You can also find distros tweaked to act as a firewall/router - that's what I've done. FWIW, a friend of mine had his XP system plugged directly into his RR connection. Friend said he didn't need a firewall or router (I'm not into that security crap, I just want to play games). Friend has now had to reformat his box (and lost work) because his box was rooted, blasted and fubared within days of hooking it to the cable connection w/out a firewall. YMMV. ~brian -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Brian Dunbar INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Suri, Deepak INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Faan DeSwardt INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
I use Mcafee online Virus scanner and firewall. Been happy for 3+ years. Raj Rajendra dot Jamadagni at nospamespn dot com All Views expressed in this email are strictly personal. QOTD: Any clod can have facts, having an opinion is an art ! -Original Message-From: KENNETH JANUSZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 10:05 AMTo: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-LSubject: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation I have a Dell 8200 with XP Prof. SP1. I would like recommendations as to a good firewall for this machine. XP has a firewall but it is not the greatest. Thanks much, Ken Janusz, CPIM This e-mail message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) above and may contain information that is privileged, attorney work product or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you have received this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please immediately notify corporate MIS at (860) 766-2000 and delete this e-mail message from your computer, Thank you.*2
RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
I use Sygate Personal Firewall (free), and I've never had any problems. Very good little firewall. Mark -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Jamadagni, RajendraSent: 29 September 2003 15:20To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-LSubject: RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation I use Mcafee online Virus scanner and firewall. Been happy for 3+ years. Raj Rajendra dot Jamadagni at nospamespn dot com All Views expressed in this email are strictly personal. QOTD: Any clod can have facts, having an opinion is an art ! -Original Message-From: KENNETH JANUSZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 10:05 AMTo: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-LSubject: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation I have a Dell 8200 with XP Prof. SP1. I would like recommendations as to a good firewall for this machine. XP has a firewall but it is not the greatest. Thanks much, Ken Janusz, CPIM
RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
If you have access to a spare pc you're better off running OpenBSD as your firewall/router and leaving your Windoze pc behind the firewall. HTH, Mark Moynahan -Original Message- I have a Dell 8200 with XP Prof. SP1. I would like recommendations as to a good firewall for this machine. XP has a firewall but it is not the greatest. Thanks much, Ken Janusz, CPIM
RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
Try Zonealarm. It's free. I have a wireless router, which has a built in firewall. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of KENNETH JANUSZSent: Monday, September 29, 2003 10:05 AMTo: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-LSubject: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation I have a Dell 8200 with XP Prof. SP1. I would like recommendations as to a good firewall for this machine. XP has a firewall but it is not the greatest. Thanks much, Ken Janusz, CPIM
RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
KENNETH JANUSZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] on Monday, September 29, 2003 9:05 AM said; I have a Dell 8200 with XP Prof. SP1. I would like recommendations as to a good firewall for this machine. XP has a firewall but it is not the greatest. ZoneAlarm on the desktop - free version or pay to upgrade to the pro version. Assuming you have a home network, you also want to buy a DSL/Cable router - which has it's own firewall built in. If you're feeling frisky, consider replacing the router/firewall with a PC (with 2 nics) running BSD or Linux. You can also find distros tweaked to act as a firewall/router - that's what I've done. FWIW, a friend of mine had his XP system plugged directly into his RR connection. Friend said he didn't need a firewall or router (I'm not into that security crap, I just want to play games). Friend has now had to reformat his box (and lost work) because his box was rooted, blasted and fubared within days of hooking it to the cable connection w/out a firewall. YMMV. ~brian -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Brian Dunbar INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
Re: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
My PC is stand alone with dial-up phone line. Ken - Original Message - To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 12:04 PM KENNETH JANUSZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] on Monday, September 29, 2003 9:05 AM said; I have a Dell 8200 with XP Prof. SP1. I would like recommendations as to a good firewall for this machine. XP has a firewall but it is not the greatest. ZoneAlarm on the desktop - free version or pay to upgrade to the pro version. Assuming you have a home network, you also want to buy a DSL/Cable router - which has it's own firewall built in. If you're feeling frisky, consider replacing the router/firewall with a PC (with 2 nics) running BSD or Linux. You can also find distros tweaked to act as a firewall/router - that's what I've done. FWIW, a friend of mine had his XP system plugged directly into his RR connection. Friend said he didn't need a firewall or router (I'm not into that security crap, I just want to play games). Friend has now had to reformat his box (and lost work) because his box was rooted, blasted and fubared within days of hooking it to the cable connection w/out a firewall. YMMV. ~brian -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Brian Dunbar INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: KENNETH JANUSZ INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
On the same area - I'm using Black Ice, but its never been clear to me whether these products trap outgoing stuff. The BIG problem as I see it as when one inadvertently loads a 1 pixel gif, populated from a rogue site, which then gives implicit confirmation that there is a PC at the end of the line... Anyone been down this particular topic? peter edinburgh -Original Message- From: Brian Dunbar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 6:05 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Subject: RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation KENNETH JANUSZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] on Monday, September 29, 2003 9:05 AM said; I have a Dell 8200 with XP Prof. SP1. I would like recommendations as to a good firewall for this machine. XP has a firewall but it is not the greatest. ZoneAlarm on the desktop - free version or pay to upgrade to the pro version. Assuming you have a home network, you also want to buy a DSL/Cable router - which has it's own firewall built in. If you're feeling frisky, consider replacing the router/firewall with a PC (with 2 nics) running BSD or Linux. You can also find distros tweaked to act as a firewall/router - that's what I've done. FWIW, a friend of mine had his XP system plugged directly into his RR connection. Friend said he didn't need a firewall or router (I'm not into that security crap, I just want to play games). Friend has now had to reformat his box (and lost work) because his box was rooted, blasted and fubared within days of hooking it to the cable connection w/out a firewall. YMMV. ~brian -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Brian Dunbar INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). * This e-mail message, and any files transmitted with it, are confidential and intended solely for the use of the addressee. If this message was not addressed to you, you have received it in error and any copying, distribution or other use of any part of it is strictly prohibited. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of the British Geological Survey. The security of e-mail communication cannot be guaranteed and the BGS accepts no liability for claims arising as a result of the use of this medium to transmit messages from or to the BGS. .http://www.bgs.ac.uk * -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Robson, Peter INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
I second this recommendation. CNET testing showed that ZoneAlarm (even the free version; there's also ZoneAlarm Pro) did a better job of blocking break-in and hack attempts than most of the commercial products. --- Grabowy, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try Zonealarm. It's free. I have a wireless router, which has a built in firewall. -Original Message- Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 10:05 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L I have a Dell 8200 with XP Prof. SP1. I would like recommendations as to a good firewall for this machine. XP has a firewall but it is not the greatest. Thanks much, Ken Janusz, CPIM __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Paul Baumgartel INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
RE: Off Topic: PC Firewall Recommendation
I agree I have a SMC 8 port broadband router that has a web based firewall admin module. It's worked excellent for over 2 years and is fully configurable. I would look for any over the counter router that included a web based firewall. Probably around $75 SMC lynksys... -Original Message- Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 6:00 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L I second this recommendation. CNET testing showed that ZoneAlarm (even the free version; there's also ZoneAlarm Pro) did a better job of blocking break-in and hack attempts than most of the commercial products. --- Grabowy, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try Zonealarm. It's free. I have a wireless router, which has a built in firewall. -Original Message- Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 10:05 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L I have a Dell 8200 with XP Prof. SP1. I would like recommendations as to a good firewall for this machine. XP has a firewall but it is not the greatest. Thanks much, Ken Janusz, CPIM __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Paul Baumgartel INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Bob Metelsky INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California-- Mailing list and web hosting services - To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
