[Stoner]

Now, JohnWill ...I'm not against using computers .....why heck....here I am on the internet talking to all the world _

( Just happens I'm currently using equipment that's a little old.....now there's an idea...I'll call this computer... age-stabilized )

[Space Cowboy]

I quit using Ad Aware and Norton a few years back .. Haven't missed either one yet? A hardware firewall works for me but I also use XP's built in one with no exceptions.

Good Luck Jack.

[Stoner]

Originally Posted by Space Cowboy

I quit using Ad Aware and Norton a few years back .. Haven't missed either one yet? A hardware firewall works for me but I also use XP's built in one with no exceptions.

Good Luck Jack.

Mornin' SC

When I went broadband, about 2 years ago, I installed a Linksys firewall router.I immediately noticed a lot less 'traffic' that my software firewall had to deal with.
I always blocked a lot of issues ( active x ) and what-not when using IE, and when Firefox came out and extensions like NoScript, FlashBlock and adBlock are installed, adware seemed to disappear. I think I might give IE a try on this box, later, just to see how it stacks up security-wise against Firefox.

Yeah, I hear you on the Norton thing. I see a lot of complaints about their new AV and firewall products. This version ( 2000 ) is actually quite configurable and efficient.....so long as the 'automatic rule making' option is turned off. I thought about trying a freeware firewall like Kerio. I might just give it a spin to see how it compares.

My mom has a laptop online. Win XP home. It's behind a firewall router but with the MS firewall turned off and a Norton 2002 firewall installed. It's been online about 2 years. Never had to use system restore and never found any spyware/adware. My mother-in-law has a winXP machine, been online about a year and I have to help her clean out the 'baddies' almost every time I visit _


I know many reading this thread probably think going back to 95 is foolishness. Well, maybe it is. But just as an Internet surfing box, so far, it seems to fill the goals. I haven't added Java yet to Firefox as I don't use it under 98se or win2k. I'll install it later to see if it even runs under win95.

[Skivvywaver]

Hiya Jack, I don't think what your are doing is foolish at all. If I had the resources ready at hand I'd hook my 98 machine to the web in a heartbeat. It isn't really needed though so I haven't pursued it much. I have 2 machines hooked up now.

I miss the old days with win9x. The internet was new and exciting to me back then and that is most likely where the nostalgia is for me. Hey, the way things are now I may not get to upgrade for a very long time. I have to have back surgery to repair 2 herniated discs and have some bones fused. Boy am I looking forward to that. There is a bright spot though, I have a bottle of percocets.

Workmans comp sucks but I am not going to lose any of my toys like I thought I was going to at first.

I'll keep my eye on this thread. It is amusing to me because I know why the thread exists. Take care of yourself Mr. Jack.

[Stoner]

There is a bright spot though, I have a bottle of percocets.

There's always a silver lining on the cloudiest of days

[Skivvywaver]

Yep, that and getting paid for not working while still employed. What else could a guy ask for??

[Stoner]

Free broadband

[Stoner]

I forgot to mention one of the features I like about the Norton 2000 firewall.
And that's the floating Norton appbar.
It is configured by placing a shortcut of 'Iamapp' onto the desktop, right clicking it and then 'properties'. Then click on the shortcut tab and in the 'target ' box....add " -appbar". Make sure there is a blank space between EXE" and the "-" so that it reads: "C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\IAMAPP.EXE" -appbar

It not only gives fast access to settings and such, it also displays network connections.

[Space Cowboy]

Good morning Guy's

Free bottle of percocets AND getting paid? Yehaw. DR. wanted to put me in the hospital 6 weeks ago but working for a company with under 25 employees I don't get time off and could be fired. So I opted to work with meds and got wrote up for lack of performance

Hopefully you will heal fast and be as good as new.

Anyway .. I've always disliked Firewalls. There is supposed to be a hardware firewall built into this DFI Mother but it seems the software to use it is a resource hog and don't work to good. Thats as of the last time I tried it anyhow. I just use a router that has a built in firewall and WinXP Pro's and I don't have any issues? At least that I know of? Ran those tests at that place you mentioned and came up fine? I also dislike Firefox and prefer Avant. It's lighter on the system resources and I just prefer the way it works.

I keep a pretty close eye on low system resource hoggin software so let me know if your looking for something in peticular.

Do you have any links for tests I should try on the firewall issus cause I'm curious. It may just be my surfing habits .. but I doubt it .. I'm all over the place.

I can't remeber the last that I got any baddies?

[Stoner]

Hi SC

Someone over in Security (I think) posted several sites to test firewalls. I recogonized one that I had used some time ago to test all the ports.
I've got the router set well, so I'm stealthed.
Lately, I go to grc.com and run Gibson's tests.

Biggest problem with win95 and security apps is just finding current ones that run on 95....LOL!


Never tried Avant. I might give it a try on this win95 box. I checked their site and it seems supported on 95

[Stoner]

I just tried out the RSS feature in Firefox and it works like a charm

[Space Cowboy]

Lately, I go to grc.com and run Gibson's tests.

Yeah thats the ones that say I'm fine.

Avant has that RSS feed stuff to.

If you decide to try it get it from THEIR website and go for the Lite version.

Maybe I don't have any problems cause I don't do JAVA?

Laters

P.S. Check out F-Prot for AV .. Low resource and works with all windows

[Stoner]

I just noticed, Avant seems to run on the IE engine.

[Space Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Stoner

I just noticed, Avant seems to run on the IE engine.

Yeah heard that before.. And it probably does. I dunno. Look for a Internet Explorer folder here?

All I know is it does everthing IE does so I don't need more than one browser.

And it's fast

[iaavagent]

Hey folks,
Been using W95,with IE5, on a Gateway 2000 that my son gave me 2 1/2 years ago. He used it since 96. Have no AV,firewall etc and never have had a problem! {knock on wood!}
Lucky?, maybe so, but I read long ago that most hackers etc just don't bother with W95.
Do run HJT now and then but nothing shows up, Boring!

I just use it to research stocks, come to TSG, Email, Foodnetwork etc. Nothing fancy, just basic stuff.

The cmos/bios battery is original,{high capacity type} although I just bought a replacement just in case.

I do have to reboot now and then to regain resources.
Also I only have Explorer at start up as I slimed down to that and it works fine even without systray!

I know I still can get rid of more programs and will? however I have a DAO 3.5 that I have no idea what it's for?? I think my son had it since he used this pute for work at home,bank job. Any ideas?

I'll use it till it goes but sure have got my monies worth !{it was free}

Good luck to all!