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Old August 14th 06, 08:24 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.internet
Alan
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Default Free firewall for win98 PC.

I am running W98SE with ZA and the version I am running is 6.1.744.001.
(Which I think is the latest and final version for this operating system).
As another poster has said, go to the web site and download this version. I
have this version saved as a file on the hard disk.
Alan
"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote in message
...
In article , "Chris Mitchell"
wrote:
A friend has got a win98 PC that he's trying to set up. He wants to

install
a freebie firewall, I suggested ZoneAlarm, but he says ZA doesn't work on
win98.

Can anyone recommend a suitable FW?

Or can ZA be made to work with win98?


It's very hard to find a firewall that works with Win98. I'm sorry,
but I can't suggest one.

If your friend connects to the Internet through an Ethernet adapter, I
recommend putting an inexpensive broadband router between his computer
and the cable/DSL modem. The router would act as a firewall, with no
software required.
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