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| − | A '''firewall''' is a [[computer program]] that protects your [[computer]] from [[unauthorized network access]]. They can be useful in protecting against [[viruses]].
| + | #REDIRECT [[Firewall#Personal_Firewall]] |
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| − | Because [[Windows XP]] and [[Mac OS X]] come with built-in firewalls, most users do not need to purchase a [[third party]] firewall. However, there are many options available which may or may not provide additional protection, features, and flexibility.
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| − | ==Integrated==
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| − | * [[Mac OS X Firewall]]
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| − | * [[Windows Firewall]]
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| − | ==Third party==
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| − | * [http://smb.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm Sygate Personal Firewall (free)]
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| − | * [http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?lid=nav_za Zone Alarm (free)]
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| − | * [http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/npf/ Norton Personal Firewall]
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| − | * [http://us.mcafee.com/root/package.asp?pkgid=103 McAfee Personal Firewall Plus]
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| − | [[Category:Security]]
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| − | [[Category:Software]]
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