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To: alankeister who wrote (26136)	6/11/2000 11:04:00 AM
From: Boa Babe	Respond to of 54805

I downloaded Black Ice and found no attacks and I've had DSL for over a month. I don't leave my connection on all the time, though. I was told that when I disconnected and reconnected it would use another IP address and that would be a foil to intruders. Apparently it's working...either that or there's nothing on my machine worth seeing <g> Thanks for the tip about Black Ice, though; I've been concerned. <edit> The instant I posted this response I got a signal from the little Black Ice icon and found an "attack" <sigh> Now where's that post about the defender thingee...

To: alankeister who wrote (26136)	6/11/2000 12:46:00 PM
From: hueyone	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 54805

OT: Firewalls Alan, Thanks for your update on firewalls. My DSL automatically disconnects for at least five minutes every two hours. Then I have to re sign on after waiting five minutes. (This is usually a good excuse to get away from the computer.) Does the fact my DSL is not on all the time lessen my need for a firewall? Also, don't Macs (which I recently gave up and now regret) come with firewall protection already installed? Regards, Huey