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#1

Thought some might be interested in this article from the latest issue of Window’s Secrets.

http://windowssecrets.com/2008/07/31/04-Get-the-best-firewall-then-scan-your-PC-free

It seemed fairly balanced. The last paragraph of Problem 2 was

I can't properly address this complex issue in this column, but I will dedicate a whole article to the subject in a future issue. In the interim, you may want to try Comodo. It's free and has a basic operating option that puts less demand on users, though this low-maintenance mode reduces outbound protection

This issue was free to celebrate the merging of two prominent enews letters. When he addresses the complex issues it probably will be in the Paid version and someone else can inform us.

UncleDoug

#2

thanks for that Doug.

hmm… not sure about that statement, because in just Firewall mode you can enable Leak protection which would be as silent as a firewall can be with full outbound protection.

Melih

#3

Here are Two articles from todays Windows Secrets that might be of interest to several here.

http://windowssecrets.com/2009/02/26/02-Reviewers-rate-Norton-the-No.-1-security-suite

From the above these links might be more specific for what they are looking for

PC World: Top Internet security suites

PCMag.com: The best security suites for 2009

Maximum PC: Antivirus software roundup — protect your PC from guys like this!

And SiteAdvisor once again

http://windowssecrets.com/2009/02/26/03-Site-owners-stung-by-SiteAdvisor-rating-errors

UncleDoug