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This
is where a good firewall is a great benefit. There are several free ones
that you can get.
Tiny
Personal Firewall www.tinysoftware.com
or an easier to use one at http://www.zonelabs.com/ .
I have tried these and they are good, Zonelabs also has an inexpensive advanced
firewall that also filters attachments. There is also one at http://www.sygate.com/ , which I have not
tried. In addition keeping your virus files up to date is
worthwhile. A firewall essentially prevents unauthorized communication
over the internet. There is also a patch available from Microsoft to
prevent a variety of mail attacks. It disables the ability to access
possibly bad attachments. There are also some freeware products that
filter certain type of files to prevent your system from being attacked.
While this is not the main topic of this list, I think an occasional reminder is
in order. I will be glad to communicate personally with anyone who has
questions about doing some of these things. Rudeness and destructive
impulses are not just confined to students.
John
M. Clement
Houston, TX
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