Here's what Fred Langa had to say a couple of weeks ago about the latest version of ZA...
My main concern with this and similar tools that are getting more and more complex is the possibility--- maybe even probability--- of negative interactions between different tools as each tries to carry out a similar function. Colloquially, we've referred to that as security tools "stepping on each other's toes."
As a result, I suggest waiting a bit when the new ZoneAlarm is offered (some users are getting the update notices right now...). The pre-update version is fine, and works well--- there's no urgent need to upgrade. Let other braver or risk-loving souls take the plunge, and watch for feedback. Once the new tool has been installed on a couple million systems (it won't take long) we'll *know* if there are problems with the new ZoneAlarm tool conflicting with, say, Norton or Sygate or AntiSpyWare or other tools. My guess is that some conflicts are almost inevitable; but I also think the folks at Zonelabs will get things fixed pretty fast. So, a few weeks or a month or two after release, the new ZA tools should be stable and ironed out enough to be fine.
As this is not a minor upgrade of the current ZA, but something far more complex, I *strongly* urge you not to jump in headfirst as soon as the new version is out. Let others see if the water's safe, and when it is, *then* dive in. <g>
(OTOH, if you're an experienced user with a stable, well-backed-up system, and decide to take the plunge early, drop me a line and tell us what your experiences were. Please put "Zonealarm" in the email's subject line. Thanks!)
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