Mudhutbob wrote:
> I am updating my brother into the 21st century and setting him with
> a cable modem. I am now in need of current firewall info. I
> currently use Zone Alarm Pro 7.0.462 and have had absolutely no
> problem whatsoever. I have been reading, however, that Zone Alarm
> Internet Suite 2007 is causing all kinds of problems and the BSOD.
> I was wondering if this is limited to ZA Internet Suite or does it
> also include the new version of ZA Pro? Any help is appreciated.

Shenan Stanley wrote:
> How good is your brother with computers?
>
> If mediocre - I believe your best setup for him (and your sanity)
> is merely a Cable/DSL Modem router (configured so you can get to
> his computer if need be and remotely manage said router) and the
> built-in Windows Firewall with a decent AntiVirus software with
> automatic updating features. This will give your brother more than
> adequate protection without all the overhead they may not be into
> keeping up with properly and eliminate your question completely.
>
> If more than adequate in the 'knowledge of computers' part - let
> them choose what they want so they will know they will be
> responsible for the upkeep.

Mudhutbob******.com wrote:
> Actually niether of us are really good with computers but he
> definately doesn't know anything. I'm concerned if I set up a
> router he will somehow break it and I will be stuck. He lives too
> far away to make trips every weekend to repair his computer.
> Everything I read says that Zone Alarm Suite is bad bad bad. I
> just can't tell if it's Windows Vista related or if it includes Win
> XP. We both run Win XP Pro so if it will run well with that
> platform we're good. Otherwise I'll have to look into some other
> protection.

In my experience - there is less likely to go wrong with a $40 (US) router
than any software on a computer that you access daily.

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