Very good Article

[controler]

Here is a link to a very good article written by Tony Nrothrup over at MS. on firewalls.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/northrup/02august12.asp

[Raygun]

thanx, it was good! :)

[root]

Good article, especially for nOObs. Finally someone from M$ that talked like he knew at least a little about real world protection.
Give that man a raise. ;D

[Prince_Serendip]

:) This is a good basic opening that newbies will find useful to get them started on getting and using a Firewall. The next step IMO is to provide step-by-step Reviews of basic set-up procedures for the most popular firewalls. Think we could do something like that, as a group (Wilders) effort? Perhaps the authors/owners of those firewalls might sponsor the bandwidth? Just kicking around some ideas here. 8)

[Paul Wilders]

Hi PS,

-{ Quote: "The next step IMO is to provide step-by-step Reviews of basic set-up procedures for the most popular firewalls." }-

Many such a step-by-step reviews are around; why not first try to locate them and provide links?

-{ Quote: "Think we could do something like that, as a group (Wilders) effort?" }-

Actually, we (that's www.wilders.org ) are providing such info in regard to several - selected - security apps. As for the moment, no firewalls have been implemented in regard to step-by-step instructions. It's our policy to test and review security software on our site; this board is in essence for questions and answers.

-{ Quote: "Perhaps the authors/owners of those firewalls might sponsor the bandwidth?" }-

We have declined any kind of sponsoring (for whatever reasons), and will keep doing so. Being purely non profit is the best guarantee for independency in our view.

-{ Quote: "Just kicking around some ideas here." }-

..and highly appreciated!

regards.

paul

[root]

I have posted already, but RISC OS built a website with comprehensive instructions and information for Outpost. It is excellent help for those new to Outpost.
I agree, all products should have such support. :)
http://www.outpostfirewall.com/guide/