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caveman · 24-06-2003, 17:39

I have been using broadband for a week and so far only use AVG AV to protect my machine. I have heard people say Firewalls are both difficult to configure and drain resources. I have also been told that a firewall is essential.
What do you guys (and gals) think. AV, Firewall , Adaware, Popup ridder and antispam. What do you use, and what brands - free or retail?

24-06-2003, 17:39	#1
caveman Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 433	Firewall - is it essential? I have been using broadband for a week and so far only use AVG AV to protect my machine. I have heard people say Firewalls are both difficult to configure and drain resources. I have also been told that a firewall is essential. What do you guys (and gals) think. AV, Firewall , Adaware, Popup ridder and antispam. What do you use, and what brands - free or retail?