Hi Diane,

> I recently downloaded and installed Download Accelerator Plus
(DAP).  I
> know what it does, and haven't been aware of any ads.  I like
the fact
> that it will disconnect from the Web when it is done
downloading your
> program(s).  What is Go!Zilla?  Does it do the same as DAP,
and if so, is
> it any better?

My free "ADWARE" version of DAP has banner ads in it that are
pulled into the gui via a back channel from the internet. DAP
doesn't have the "advert.dll" file that Go!Zilla has, but
obviously "must" have some equivalent.

Go!Zilla and DAP are very similar (Fords vs. Chevys - really),
but I think the GUI in Go!Zilla is pretty remarkable and I
believe Go!Zilla is a good bit more "configureable". It may not
be though - I didn't spend much time with DAP.

> Also, do I need a firewall program if I'm not using a cable
modem and
> just a regular 56K modem?

Firewall...??? I don't think any of us "needs" one, really. But
it IS positively stunning to see a list of (and be made aware of
in 'real time') all the applications on our pc that try to make
a connection with something/someone/somewhere on the internet -
without our knowledge. T-H-A-T-S what I like about firewalls.
They allow you to set permissions for each application and/or
demand that any application ASK for permission (from YOU) before
establishing a connection on the internet (every time, none of
the time, or DENY permission). I think it's just nice to know.
By all means don't BUY a firewall, though - there's free ones.
We're all in the process of being "numbered by the Beast", I
just like watching it happen ;-]

     _-= Alan P. Guy =-_
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