Ckyp wrote:
> "W. Watson" <wolf_tracks@invalid.com> wrote:
>> What are some of the better choices (see Subject), free or commercial? Are
>> there some reviews on this topic?
>
> I like the freeware "Comodo" firewall:
>
> http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
>
> I do find it necessary to disable it, though, whenever I install a new program.
> You can "switch to installation mode", but then it will keep nagging you if you
> want to switch back. Apart from that nagging problem, it seems to work as
> advertised. And it's a big improvement over previous versions of this firewall.
>
> I don't know much about it, but I've read that a hardware firewall is supposed
> to provide more security, at an added cost.
>
> --
>
I used to use Sygate, had all kinds of conflicts with Comodo
in addition to its endless nagging.

I'm now using Online Armor free in addition to an NAT
Router. I like Online Armor very much and find it's "nags"
are clear and informative.

Louise