[Ham-Computers] RE: FIREWALL

[Hsu, Aaron (NBC Universal)]

In essence, the existing WinXP "Internet Connection Firewall" ("ICF") is a
simple stopgap for those that don't use/own a better firewall program (such
as ZoneAlarm).  The upcomming "Windows Firewall" in WinXP SP2 is supposed to
be more robust than ICF, but I would still recommend a 3rd party firewall
over it.  Holes are already being found in SP2's firewall that can be
exploited.  At this point in time, the term "Microsoft Security" is still an
oxymoron (though they are trying).

73,

  - Aaron Hsu, NN6O


-----Original Message-----
From: Don [mailto:wxfreqrs at cableone.net] 
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 2:49 PM
To: Ham Computers
Subject: [Ham-Computers] FIREWALL


I currently use zone alarm on a winxp home system
is the firewall in XP any better or worse
need educated here

Don
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