Best firewall software for XP?

I used to like ZA, but since I made the switch to Sygate, I don't think I'd go back. The logging with Sygate is extensively better, and it seems more configurable than ZA. IMO, ZA has gone downhill since 2.6.362.

Mr.Guvernment

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2003-03-05 13:59

Quote:I used to like ZA, but since I made the switch to Sygate, I don't think I'd go back. The logging with Sygate is extensively better, and it seems more configurable than ZA. IMO, ZA has gone downhill since 2.6.362.

sysgate is SO superior!! period - next i would say norton - then, and ONLY then ZA.

adamvjackson

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2003-03-05 16:38

http://soho.sygate.com/products/comparison.htm

WRX_Rocky

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2003-03-05 18:04

Has anyone ever tried Trend Micro's PC-Cillin 2002? Its both an A/V and a Firewall. And Trend is big time with major companies.

Jedi Master

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2003-03-09 02:31

TrendMicro

sorry...

I wouldn't recommend it. It kept changing the POP3 and SMTP addresses for my e-mail. Additionally, their virus protection isn't as good as Norton (i.e. didn't catch as high a percentage of viruses as Norton).

As to firewalls, Norton or Sygate. ZoneAlarmPro is good, but tends to be a pig with resources.

ThC 129

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2003-03-09 09:04

i like sygate better. I have used both and I think sygate is the best.

I have used

Kerio PF
Tiny PF (same thing as Kerio isnt it??)
Norton Internet Security
PortsBlock (not really a firewall persay)
XP Firewall
Sygate PF

Sygate comes out on top for me.