Linda,

Regardless of your connection type (dialup, cable, DSL, etc.), it's my opinion that it's imperative to have a
firewall. Learning to configure a firewall so it doesn't interfere too much can be tricky, but it's a lot easier
than undoing a hacker's damage. I would recommend paying for Zone Alarm Pro, but they do have a free version here:
www.zonelabs.com

I believe WinXP has a built-in firewall, so if that's what you're running, you may not need another...I don't know.

Al Thompson

----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Crawford"
Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] The Blaster Virus


I am not yet on DSL so do I need a personal firewall for my personal computer? I do hope to be on DSL in a few
months and I know I will need it then. I hear lots of different opinions, so what does this group say?  I
immediately downloaded updates for Windows and my anti-virus software. You are always so helpful. Linda Crawford

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