PC Tools Firewall- some Qs

Hi, Regarding PC Tools FireWall, I want ur opinion on these issues.

1- Is it rebranded LooknStop? If so latest version or not? And if no, what is the origin of it?
2- Any reasons PC tools giving it free? Advertisement or beta testing type thing?
3- Out of PC Tools FireWall and SunBelt Kerio which one should be a better choice and why?

Thanks

 

I do remember reading on their forum that it was based on a license from Look 'n Stop. I don't have any other info on it.

 

Hello

1. Yes. Look at this thread's post #21

2. Doesn't have any application control, but your assumption is also correct, I suppose

3. IF you use additional HIPS, PCTools

Regards

 

The PC tools firewall DOES have App control albeit just basic allow / dont allow but its there none the less

 

Sorry, my bad, tried it when it first came out, a while. I thought I meant application NETWORK ACCESS FILTERING. My apologies again. So, I am changing the abbreviation HIPS in my third statement to NIPS.

Cheers

EDIT: It was certainly not my intention to qualify PCTools as a simple packet filter.

 

Thanks for the replies.
Will look forward to some current user,s comments though.

 

After getting some BSOD's from the comodo firewall , I installed PC tools firewall.I had used the first release and did not like it.But this second version it is better.It keeps getting better.If they make it paid after some time,I still can use the latest free version.
After uninstalling the comodo firewall my PC began to run smoothly, just like in the old days.(explorer.exe dropped from 58.000to 24.000) .Since I have got NAT router, hardware firewall I do not want to be obsessed about the firewalls.I also use SSM free.
It is running smoothly,I use it with antivir premium edition no problems.RAM usage is firewallGUI.exe 6144 and firewall service 6000.Now it runs as a service.It is frequently updated about the comments of the forum.No problems so far.

 

Is it Ok for beginners like Comodo?

 

Question how do you update? I click smartupdate it comes up but nothing happens. What is the latest update version number? are they running backwards? . Sorry to ask such stupid questions. I seem to be not understanding things recently. I think my brain needs a rest.

 

latest update needs to be installed,download new version from their website.I keep trying others but this one is best for me,like having new computor after useng comodo