best out there....

[crooked_letter]

hey pplz.

im buying a firewall and i want to know which is the best firewall out there now!?

the on that is easiest to use and catches all hackers??

is it black ice? is it norton?

what is it?!!

[unicorn]

It's like asking what ftp-server is the best... or what editor is the one to go for...
I use Agnitum Outpost Pro and I like all the options you have to configure it for every and each app. Then it might not be the easiest one. Norton is often claimed to be easy to use but then a lot of people say it's hard to configure for special tasks (like running it in conjunction with a ftp-server at other ports than 21). ZoneAlarm is popular too. Choosing a free version of Kerio should give you a lot of bucks for the money.
Does this make any sense?

[BOOMSHOT]

Kerio Personal firewall is the best way to go...and its free...after installing...check it at /www.grc.com using their sheilds up feature...

U can get Kerio at /www.kerio.com

I have tried almost all the rest...Norton, Zonealarm, Sygate Pro etc.

U won't regret it

[crooked_letter]

kerio? okay then
well

anymore comments on kerio!?!? i have downloaded it... is it the best??

also one thing. i dont mind paying money for a firewall if its better than other firewalls..... so yep.

<kerio downloaded>

[crooked_letter]

urgh .......... kerio is a lil hard to understand.....

is there anything better and EASIER to use?

[Server]

ZoneAlarm seems to work pretty smooth for me . I know they have a free
version so give a try before you buy...

[crooked_letter]

ok mad..

anyone had any problems with ZoneAlarm???

is it easy to use?

[crooked_letter]

ALSO! i have found black ice and its working really well but, i just wanna know if black ice actually blocks the hackers or just detects them....

What is the difference between black is protection and black ice defender

[griz]

I use Zone Alarm and have had no probs at all. Fairly easy to set up after first install. After that you just give permissions to the various programs as required. ...griz

[Berlin2]

Just put McAfee firewall on & it look very good. I have used Zone & McAfee looks as good. The trace option on McAfee is v good.