Re: Bypassed software firewall?
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Re: Bypassed software firewall?

From: Wolfgang Kueter <wolfgang@shconnect.de>
Date: Sun Jul 10 2005 - 20:38:59 CEST



chicagofan wrote:



> That they are not "useless" [IMO] was really my point.  I think they are 


> fine for *single pc* users, who *pay attention* to security issues [on cable 


> as I am, or dialup].



Those who pay attention to security issues do not need them, as they are


able to use more more reliable means to secure their boxes, so they are


useless for them.



Those who do not pay attention to security issues are not protected


anyway, so they are useless for that group too.



In total: They are useless.



Wolfgang


Received on Thu Sep 29 19:58:17 2005