Firewall Suggestions: Alternatives

Baron Samedi · 02-04-2005, 07:42 PM

I've heard about some ZA problems, such as 500mb log files...which I really don't need. Any alternate suggestions for me? Freeware would be appreciated.

PCBruiser · 02-04-2005, 07:45 PM

500mb log files??? I've used ZAPro for years and never had log files like that, and I'm a beta tester for them as well. Nor any problems either, except for a few in some earlier versions, and some of the betas.

Moving this thread to the Security Forums.

Mankal3 · 02-04-2005, 08:18 PM

I agree with PCB, You're logfiles are only as large as you want them to be. If you want every error/block to be logged then it may accumulate, which you can delete anyways. I just checked my log file its 8kb, and I have had ZAPro for 2 years now. It's really a good program.

Alakazam · 02-04-2005, 08:21 PM

For freeware, I don't think you can go wrong using ZA, plenty of control for outgoing programs too. I've had no problems at all with their latest releases this past year.

Baron Samedi · 02-05-2005, 12:33 AM

Must have been misleading information then... seeing as I just got broadband I'll go and download it. I take it ZAPro is the paid for version?

maxidius · 02-05-2005, 12:55 AM

How about Kerio Personal Firewall ?? It is my choice for my PC right now, after playing with ZA and Sygate. Kerio can be download too.

The Sygate and ZA may be a bit annoyinga bout registration. Kerio only asks you few times and never again, even if you don't register.

To some extent, Kerio is good enough so as not to bother with a separate hardware firewall, besides router.

PCBruiser · 02-05-2005, 06:10 PM

Yep, Pro is the paid version. It has a few more controls and is more customizable than the free version. But, remember still, a software firewall isn't enough to truly protect you, particularly with broadband. You still should have a hardware firewall/router with Stateful Packet Inspection ("SPI") for a complete package. Plus anti-virus, spyware protection, etc. The Securing Windows XP guide in the Reviews Forum will tell you all about how to secure your system properly.

02-04-2005, 07:42 PM	#1
Baron Samedi The Bone Walker Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In The Sun Posts: 165	Firewall Suggestions: Alternatives I've heard about some ZA problems, such as 500mb log files...which I really don't need. Any alternate suggestions for me? Freeware would be appreciated. __________________ swtmyhattyjhlic Swat My Hat, Thank You, Juice-Aholic.
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02-04-2005, 07:45 PM	#2
PCBruiser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,497	500mb log files??? I've used ZAPro for years and never had log files like that, and I'm a beta tester for them as well. Nor any problems either, except for a few in some earlier versions, and some of the betas. Moving this thread to the Security Forums.
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02-04-2005, 08:18 PM	#3
Mankal3 Here's Looking at You Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 787	I agree with PCB, You're logfiles are only as large as you want them to be. If you want every error/block to be logged then it may accumulate, which you can delete anyways. I just checked my log file its 8kb, and I have had ZAPro for 2 years now. It's really a good program. __________________ Antec PlusView 1000AMG Case Antec TrueBlue 480 PSU-ASUS P4P800-D BIOS is still 1005-Intel P4 3.0@ 3.25 (1:1)-Zalman CNPS7000Al-Cu-Mushkin PC3500 RAM 1GB Level II-PNY 6800GT-Lite-on DVD burner-ASUS 52X48X52 CD-RW-Maxtor 7200rpm 8MB 80GB X2-WinXP SP2 AND WAITING FOR NEHALEM to upgrade
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02-04-2005, 08:21 PM	#4
Alakazam Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 71	For freeware, I don't think you can go wrong using ZA, plenty of control for outgoing programs too. I've had no problems at all with their latest releases this past year. __________________ Asus A8V - AMD 3500 Winchester - 1 Gig OCZ Platinum Rev. 2 - Antec TrueBlue 480 PSU 2 WD Raptor 36 Gig/Raid 0 - BFG 6800 GT Video - XP-90 Cooler - Plextor 712A Writer
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02-05-2005, 12:33 AM	#5
Baron Samedi The Bone Walker Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In The Sun Posts: 165	Must have been misleading information then... seeing as I just got broadband I'll go and download it. I take it ZAPro is the paid for version? __________________ swtmyhattyjhlic Swat My Hat, Thank You, Juice-Aholic.
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02-05-2005, 12:55 AM	#6
maxidius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 495	How about Kerio Personal Firewall ?? It is my choice for my PC right now, after playing with ZA and Sygate. Kerio can be download too. The Sygate and ZA may be a bit annoyinga bout registration. Kerio only asks you few times and never again, even if you don't register. To some extent, Kerio is good enough so as not to bother with a separate hardware firewall, besides router. __________________ max --------- If you know you know, you don't say you know because you know no one will believe you know, being that they don't know, and can't believe anyone else know. If you don't know, you don't know you don't know, and there is no idea to say that you don't know.
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02-05-2005, 06:10 PM	#7
PCBruiser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,497	Yep, Pro is the paid version. It has a few more controls and is more customizable than the free version. But, remember still, a software firewall isn't enough to truly protect you, particularly with broadband. You still should have a hardware firewall/router with Stateful Packet Inspection ("SPI") for a complete package. Plus anti-virus, spyware protection, etc. The Securing Windows XP guide in the Reviews Forum will tell you all about how to secure your system properly.
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