Nefarious said:If you set Windows firewall properly it's just as good as many of proprietry ones. If you want to shift to Ubuntu or other Unix platform then the internal settings are infinitely configurable to your needs.
LoadsaMoney said:Another vote for Comodo.![]()
Switched to it from Za a while ago now, works great with no problems, and its much better.
ByteJuggler said:Yes, my only complaint with Windows firewall is that it doesn't do outgoing blocking. ZA (and others) will alert you when applications try to access the internet (or your local network) which means if you do ever pick up some piece of software that tries to phone home without your knowledge, it will be blocked instead and you will be notified. Other than that aside I agree.
Nefarious said:Usually the software can't communicate as it can't 'hear' any responses