Re: Norton vs. ZoneAlarm

googlemail2003 wrote:

> I just got a new computer. It came with Norton Internet Security.

Too bad but a perfect reason for an immediate clean installation from
scratch without it.

> My previous computer, running Windows 98, had the personal (free)
> version of ZoneAlarm.

Which did what to protect you?

> Which is better?

Both are crap that do more harm than good.

> If I use Norton are there certain options I should change to give more
> protection?

Yes, uninstall it. Install Brain 1.0 or above and get some clue.
 
> I connect via cable modem so I'm always connected.

Fine, shut down all unwanted services, sit back and relax.

> 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 in doubt, simply pull the network cable.
 
Wolfgang
Received on Thu Sep 29 19:53:28 2005