Firewall

[skyman]

Cable internet access has just become available to me and I have a question concerning firewalls.

I know that with direct access you need a good firewall and I currently have the free version of Zone Alarm.

Is Black Ice better or is there a better firewall out there for those who have direct access to the web, not dial up?

Thanks for your advice......

skyman

 

[angel]

Zone Alarm will be just fine (actually, better) than any you might pay for.

 

[SavvyLady]

No black ice is not better... stay with Zone Alarm... it puts you in stealth mode if configured properly.


Savvy

 

[skyman]

Thanks a lot for your advice.

skyman......

 

[skyman]

Another question....

I have reservations about the cable company I am about to sign up with for cable internet access and I would like it if anyone can tell me about any pitfalls or problems I might look out for when getting on cable internet.

The network is Comcast and I have them for my TV cable service and they aren't the sharpest knife in the drawer.

Any advice would be appreciated.

skyman

 

[angel]

I can't, personally, offer any info since I've never had cable (prefer DSL), but you might want to checkout the reviews (about the company in general) listed <a href="http://www.dslreports.com/comments/1579">here</a> on Comcast. (Who knew DSLReports listed cable ISP's?! huh!)