I personally use both a software firewall, Norton, and a router... I have a
cable connection at home... I would use the router route... ask this
question again on the network newsgroup... you may get better responses...
"Gordon Price" wrote in message
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> So, not really a CAD Management question, or even related to an Autodesk
> product, but I know where the smart folks hang out so I will ask here.
>
> Given a sole proprietor architect, with a DSL connection, and wanting to
> balance security with ease of use (I.e. minimal user intervention after
> install) would you go with WinXP Home's built in software fire wall, or
> Norton Personal Firewall, or is software firewall just not good enough and
> you would want a router with firewall even for a single user.
>
> Thanks,
> Gordon
>
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