Re: Recommended Firewalls

[Clyde Wilson <clydew@clydew.org>]

Thanks for the help Neil.  You have given me some things to look into.

Neil Dugan <debian@butterflystitches.com.au> wrote:
> Clyde Wilson wrote:
> > When I run "shieldsup" at grc.com it says my firewall
> > sucks. I would like to plug obvious leaks in my home
> > system...
> > 
> > 
> If you are using a broadband connection then what (most likely) got 
> tested is the firewall on the broadband modem/router.
>
> If you are using a dialup connection then installing a firewall will help.
>
> The main thing you need to worry about are open ports (i.e. red).
>
> Regards Neil.