> Also, is there an online site where I can run a port scan at my own machine > (i.e. externally, since my firewalling rules are different for internal > machines)? I know <http://www.grc.com> does that, but I have a suspicion > it's not checking all ports. can't help you with the other stuff, but there's a good online port scanner at http://www.cotse.com/refs.htm - near the bottom of the page. hope that helps. woofcow woofcow@earthling.net