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f0dder:
Edvard: I think that hackbusters URL needs some fixing, as it looks pretty much like a DNS-squatter to me. You probably meant http://www.hackbusters.net/ ? The story sounds like a bunch of FUD anyway.

Now, I don't know just how bad the windows firewall is. Sure, locally, given admin rights, you can punch holes through it (duh, same can be done as root on *u*x). And of course there's probably some privilege escalation bugs around in both *u*x and XP. The interesting part is if there's any remote holes in the windows firewall. If there isn't, it should be perfectly fine for protecting your box against worm attacks.

Jammo the OrganizedFellow:
I was fortunate enough to locate the free version of Sygate Personal Firewall long ago when it was around.
Saved it to disk, just as I do all my software goodies.

<<quick Googling>>
http://www.filehippo.com/download_sygate_personal_firewall/

<<check my application installations>>
The version I have is v.5.6 build 2808

That is the one available for download at FileHippo
;)

Veign:
SyGate is the one I use and setup on all my systems.  The free one works great.

Edvard:
I think that hackbusters URL needs some fixing
--- End quote ---
Yep, fixed it. Thanks.

I don't know if it's FUD, really. I've heard many similar stories that go the same way...
1- OMG I found a vulnerability bug!
2- Tell Boss
3- Boss either ignores you or makes you sign a non-disclosure.
 :huh:

lanux128:
Sygate is getting good marks here.. maybe i should try it out my pc sometimes, just to see for myself how it compares to ZA.

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