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ADd · 17-10-2006, 11:23

I think a few links may help explain things better than I can

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_firewall
The zonealarm free firewall is just that, more info and links here:
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/conten...me_pc_firewall

Norton is a suite, the 2006 version contains:

* Detects and blocks spyware, viruses, and adware
* Automatically blocks intruders and identity thieves
* Automatically filters spam and dangerous phishing email
* Blocks Web sites you don’t want your children to visit
* Gives you control over all incoming and outgoing Internet traffic
* Automatically scans email and instant-message attachments and removes viruses, Trojan horses, and worms
* Includes Norton AntiVirus, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam, and Norton Parental Control
http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoff...s&pvid=nis2006

Therefore while the Symantec will generally cover all the above, Zonealarm free will only control the packets of information leaving or entering your computer.

So if you have replaced Norton Internet Security suite with Zonealarm free you should add the following protection too:

One Anti-Virus Program:

AVG Free http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

Avast Home Edition http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

Avira AntiVirÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â® PersonalEdition Classic (has Linux/FreeBSD/Solaris version and Windows version) http://www.free-av.com/ (has no email scanner).

BitDefender (linux and windows free versions) http://www.bitdefender.com/site/Prod...1/Desktop.html

Comodo (windows only) http://www.antivirus.comodo.com/

Anti-Malware Programs (spyware, trojans etc)(Windows only):

A-squared free http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/

AVG anti-spyware [used to be Ewido] (full version for a limited time, then you lose resident shield, and automatic updates. Still effective as you can download manually, and uses same malware signatures) http://www.ewido.net/en/

Spybot Search & Destroy http://www.safer-networking.org/

Adaware SE Personal http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

While one firewall (in your case Zonealarm), and one Anti-virus with real-time monitoring are recommended; which AVG Anti-vir and Avast all have (running any more can cause conflicts, therefore reducing your protection).

You can have as many anti-spyware programs as the wish. In my opinion the best method of defence is a layered approach as a scanner is only as good as its signatures.

17-10-2006, 11:23	#7
ADd Inactive Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Land of the free Posts: 308	Re: calling all free zonealarm users I think a few links may help explain things better than I can http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_firewall The zonealarm free firewall is just that, more info and links here: http://www.zonelabs.com/store/conten...me_pc_firewall Norton is a suite, the 2006 version contains: * Detects and blocks spyware, viruses, and adware * Automatically blocks intruders and identity thieves * Automatically filters spam and dangerous phishing email * Blocks Web sites you don’t want your children to visit * Gives you control over all incoming and outgoing Internet traffic * Automatically scans email and instant-message attachments and removes viruses, Trojan horses, and worms * Includes Norton AntiVirus, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam, and Norton Parental Control http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoff...s&pvid=nis2006 Therefore while the Symantec will generally cover all the above, Zonealarm free will only control the packets of information leaving or entering your computer. So if you have replaced Norton Internet Security suite with Zonealarm free you should add the following protection too: One Anti-Virus Program: AVG Free http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 Avast Home Edition http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html Avira AntiVirÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â® PersonalEdition Classic (has Linux/FreeBSD/Solaris version and Windows version) http://www.free-av.com/ (has no email scanner). BitDefender (linux and windows free versions) http://www.bitdefender.com/site/Prod...1/Desktop.html Comodo (windows only) http://www.antivirus.comodo.com/ Anti-Malware Programs (spyware, trojans etc)(Windows only): A-squared free http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/ AVG anti-spyware [used to be Ewido] (full version for a limited time, then you lose resident shield, and automatic updates. Still effective as you can download manually, and uses same malware signatures) http://www.ewido.net/en/ Spybot Search & Destroy http://www.safer-networking.org/ Adaware SE Personal http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ While one firewall (in your case Zonealarm), and one Anti-virus with real-time monitoring are recommended; which AVG Anti-vir and Avast all have (running any more can cause conflicts, therefore reducing your protection). You can have as many anti-spyware programs as the wish. In my opinion the best method of defence is a layered approach as a scanner is only as good as its signatures.