pilot999
It's been said before, and it's well worth saying again : Zonealarm (
http://www.zdnet.com/downloads/partn.../download.html ) is well worth the download. It's simple to setup and does a fine job. Moreso since it's free!
Having just finished a format and reinstall of all my junk at home (arghhh) I didn't remember HOW good it was until I found I'd been "probed" 252 times in the space of half an hour.
If you want to test just how protected you are, a quick visit to either or both of the following sites would be an idea.
http://www.secure-me.net/secureme_go http://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
Best wishes.
[This message has been edited by Squiddley (edited 29 June 2000).]