Re: Norton vs. ZoneAlarm

On 29 May 2005 10:20:03 -0700, googlemail2003@yahoo.com wrote:

>I just got a new computer. It came with Norton Internet Security. My
>previous computer, running Windows 98, had the personal (free) version
>of ZoneAlarm.
>
>Which is better?
>
 The one that serves and/or suits your specific wants/needs.

>If I use Norton are there certain options I should change to give more
>protection?
>
 I can't help there, I don't use Norton.

>I connect via cable modem so I'm always connected. ZoneAlarm had a
>setting that allowed me to virtually close the Internet connection
>after a certain amount of time passed with no activity. I cannot find
>anything similar in Norton.
>
 If that's the case, then it seems you have answered your own
question, and Zone Alarm is the one that fits your particular wants
best.

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