At 12:30 AM 08/09/2001 -0600, John Musselwhite wrote: >To check to see if you need a firewall or if yours is working, go to >http://www.grc.com and look for "Shields Up!". You'll be surprised at how >vulnerable your system is. I did, thanks, and the initial results are encouraging. One frequently used port (139) is in full stealth mode, and the others they checked are closed. This doesn't mean my computer is invulnerable, but at least it isn't a lady of easy virtue standing on the street corner. I still will get a firewall. Someone just recommended Tiny Personal Firewall, in case I have trouble with Zonealarm. Jon Page forwarded a flyer for Zonealarm and Internet Cleanup which I'm going to investigate. Down with spam and junk mail! Big Brother can watch someone else! Etc. Thanks, everyone. Susan
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