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[mikey36]

i just bought a second hand computer and want to install a free firewall,

any recommendations, the computer is quite old and slow so something light on would be better also any special configurations i should make, i will be using bit torrent but have read the previous thread on bittorrent

do i run the windows firewall at the same time

please post links where possible

thanks for any help

[Giant]

What are the specs of the system?

Most people use Zonealarm. www.zonelabs.com I think.

Try here:

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en&lid=dbtopnav_zass

[kprrok]

I use the Sygate Tiny Personal Firewall. It's great!

KPRROK

[Giant]

yes, and you could also get a router that acts as a firewall. So in other words a hardware firewall.

[Pangit]

I say if it's just going to be some beater machine, then you don't need one.

[Giant]

Also, is this the only computer on the network? I mean do you only have this computer connected to the computer? In that case just get ZoneAlarm.

What are the specs of the system?

[mindmetoo]

[mikey36]

its a p3 600, 192mb ram and 8GB is what i was told

got it for 30000 won so not complaining- will get me thru till i save for a newy

i have just moved here and my 2 other flatmates will want to use internet as well so can you guys educate the moroon on routers -the best for our situation, brand models, where to buy and how much im looking at and how set it up

thanks again

[Giant]

If you are going to buy a router which I strongly suggest if you will have multiple PC's running is NETGEAR. You can upgrade the firware with english to make life easier.

[jazblanc77]

When it comes to firewall, AV, and anti-spyware software, I am one for dishing out the money needed to get the best software for my computer. Go for a paid bundle BUT, avoid Norton.

[Giant]

That all depends on if you have a network with many computers or not.

If you are the only computer on the network, ie connected directly to the modem then sure, you can buy software. But personally I still prefer a hardware solution.