From: (e-mail address removed) (Kerodo)
wrote :
I just noticed the Pricelessware
download links for Kerio and ZoneAlarm
refer to earlier versions of the products.
Does this imply that these versions are
more reliable than their later
counterparts?
Many people prefer earlier versions of
both. Kerio 2.1.5 is generally considered
superior to the newer 4.xx versions.
Kerio 4 works fine for me. It's a bit more
user friendly too. I've heard there is a
security hole in v2.1.5.
Yeah, there is a fragmented packet
problem with 2.1.5. Some say it's not a
big problem, but others are avoiding
2.1.5 because of it. I personally don't
use it anymore myself. But of the two (4
and 2), I'd have to say that 2.x is still
more popular. If 4 works for you then by
all means use it... I had high hopes for
4, but find that some of the bugs are too
annoying, like the duplicate logging
when you enable logging to closed
ports, and so on. I find that Jetico
Personal Firewall is a better choice for
me, and it's free. 1.0 is finally out.
Don't forget about this SoftPerfect's Personal Firewall. It's freeware
& it looks to have great potential, too.
http://www.softperfect.com/products/firewall/
S_H
<snippet from SoftPerfect's Website>
SoftPerfect Personal Firewall is a free network firewall designed to
protect your PC against attacks from the Internet or via a local area
network.
SoftPerfect Personal Firewall offers customizable security using
user-defined rules for packet filtering. It works at a low level and
also allows you to create rules based on non-IP protocols such as ARP.
SoftPerfect Personal Firewall supports multiple network adapter
configurations. This allows you to apply a rule, for example, for just a
modem connection or you could apply separate rules for each system
interface. With a flexible filtering system, trusted MAC address
checking feature and separate network adapter configuration you can even
use it on a router or a server.
SoftPerfect Personal Firewall has a learning mode, which prompts you for
required actions when it detects an unknown packet. This helps you to
create customized rules quickly. The program is easy to use, comes with
a set of predefined rules and it is completely free. Additional features
include password protection, logging and more.
Main features
SoftPerfect Personal Firewall has a powerful traffic filtering system
using user-defined processing rules.
SoftPerfect Personal Firewall supports configuration for multiple
network adapters.
SoftPerfect Personal Firewall has a learning mode and comes with a set
of predefined rules.
SoftPerfect Personal Firewall filters IP and non-IP traffic.
SoftPerfect Personal Firewall is easy to install. It does not change
your Windows system files and does not require any additional libraries
(dlls).
by SoftPerfect Research
NOTE:
It also has an online manual.
