If you're set in you ways and you don't believe what the entire industry is
reporting, well you don't need a firewall. But if you still have an open
mind, go to GRC.Com and then Shields Up. Let the test probe your ports. See
if/where you are vulnerable. If it IDs open ports with the automatic scripts,
just imagine what a persistent hacker or some teen looking to have a conquest
may do? You want to be their first conquest?
Mike Hayes

> From:    Bill Kapelas <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Why Firewalls??
>
> Heres the question:
> I have printer and file sharing disabled. I am a stand alone PC. There
> are no other network protocols binding tcpip. I don't run server or ftp
> software. I ask why do I need a firewall.
>
> I've asked network professionals, "Heres my IP address, What can you do
>

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