Hello Susan,
Yes a firewall would benefit you. You most likely don't have a static IP
so it wouldn't be as easy to hit your system but a good defense is always a
bonus to have. A good, free, easy firewall is ZoneAlarm.
http://www.zonelabs.com
If you were only online a few hours at a time it wouldn't be as big of a
deal, but with the extended hours it may be pretty nice to have.
Have Fun,
David A. Abbe
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I have a dial-up connection. However, since I have a second phone line, when
>I sign on after work, I stay signed on until the next morning. On the
>weekends, I sign on Friday afternoon and stay connected until Monday morning.
> Do I need a firewall or some kind of internet security program? I have a
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