Okay, Billy has given me good advice. He says to install a firewall BEFORE we hook up to the Internet. So that brings me to several questions.
I'm using Norton Antivirus 2004. Can anyone suggest a firewall that is compatible with that?
If I download a firewall on my present computer, can I copy the software to a CD and then install it on the new computer before we hook up to the cable modem?
I'm going to look into Mozilla as a browser for the new computer. Does Mozilla come with a firewall? I know...I know....I can go look this one up. I was just hoping someone would save me the time. *G*
Is there any other advice I need from you more experienced computer people before we go LIVE!?
Comments (5)
...right, I use zone alarm as my firewall, it's free and updates etc, etc...as my anti-virus I use avg, it's free and it updates etc :^)...
...I don't know whether you can download it to disk or not...I am using mozilla firebird at the moment and running it with za, it doesn't have it's own firewall...in theory if you are running windows xp you should already have your own firewall - start that while you download za or try the kerio personal firewall (I don't like it too much but it's free :^) )...
za - http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp
kerio - the comments box won't let me add this so I'll email you offline :^)...
Posted by billy | April 28, 2004 2:03 PM
Posted on April 28, 2004 14:03
Norton's (symantec.com) also makes a firewall, so it should be compatible. There is also Black Ice and those that Billy mentioned. I believe that you can download to disk, but be sure to look at the documentation before you download your choice just to make sure.
Posted by bogie | April 28, 2004 3:09 PM
Posted on April 28, 2004 15:09
Oops....computer stuff....wrong person reading!
Posted by Dr. D. | April 28, 2004 7:39 PM
Posted on April 28, 2004 19:39
My step-sons are nodding sagely at your advice. I think you all may have saved me from a nasty experience. Thanks!
Doc....you and me both, hon! Without RedEagle overseeing everything I'd be lost!
Posted by Buffy | April 28, 2004 10:34 PM
Posted on April 28, 2004 22:34
As was said - Norton does have it's own firewall. I have the full "Norton Internet Security" package with Antivirus and firewall etc. I very highly reccommend Norton for the full deal.
Posted by Desiree | April 29, 2004 11:43 AM
Posted on April 29, 2004 11:43